Dialogue Other Ways to Say Said

Match the synonyms for "said" to their definitions.

• whispered

• answered someone who asked a question or said something to you

• asked

• spoke loudly becuase you wanted to be heard from far away or were feeling strong emotions

• shouted

• said something to get more information or to find out what you didn't know

• exclaimed

• said something very quietly so only a few people could hear it

• replied

• said something suddenly with strong emotions
  (positive or negative)

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She ​ ​ (a)   , "Can you help me with my homework?"

• shouted
• exclaimed
• stated
• asked

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"Yes, I will help you with your homework," she​ ​ ​ (a)   .

• asked
• demanded
• cried
• replied

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"Watch out for the car!" he ​ (a)   , waving his arms frantically.

• whispered
• stated
• questioned
• shouted

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"Put your phones in the bin and take your bellwork paper, " ​ (a)   the teacher at the beginning of class

• whispered
• demanded
• questioned
• exclaimed

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"I can't believe you just stomped on my foot! " ​ she ​ (a)   , her eyes wide open in shock and pain.

• stated
• questioned
• demanded
• cried

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"Are you sure this is the right way?" he ​ (a)   , looking at the map.

• stated
• questioned
• demanded
• cried

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"Marie! See you after soccer practice today!" (a)   Liseth from the far end of the hallway.

• asked
• called
• demanded
• whispered

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"That's the best news ever!" she (a)   jumping up and down.

• asked
• exclaimed
• demanded
• whispered

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"I have a secret to tell you," he (a)   , glancing around nervously.

• asked
• exclaimed
• replied
• whispered