Review: say-tell-speak-talk-discuss

He (said / told) me that he couldn’t attend the meeting.

• said

• told

He (said / told) that he was sorry for his mistake.

• said

• told

We (talked / discussed) about the situation in Japan.

• talked

• discussed

We (talked / discussed) the new marketing plan.

• talked

• discussed

Did she (tell / speak / discuss) to you about the reorganization plans?

• speak

• discuss

• tell

Did she (speak / tell / discuss) about the cost of the project?

• speak

• tell

• discuss

Where is she? She __________ she would be here half an hour ago.

• told

• said

• talked

• discussed

I phoned your office and ________ to your assistant

• told

• discussed

• talked

Do you have a free moment to _________ the Zurich deal?

• discuss

• talk

• speak

• tell

I’ll __________ for about half an hour and then answer your questions

• discuss

• speak

• say

• tell