Confusing English: Say vs. Tell (Differenza tra SAY e TELL - Adatto per esami Cambridge)

The video tutorial explains the differences between 'say' and 'tell' in English grammar. It covers the grammatical rules, including the use of prepositions and sentence structures. Examples are provided to illustrate correct usage, and common mistakes are highlighted to help learners avoid them. The tutorial also discusses common phrases that use 'tell' and emphasizes the importance of practice to master these differences.

What is the past participle of 'say'?

• Telling

• Saying

• Told

• Said

Which preposition is used with 'say' when referring to someone?

• With

• For

• To

• At

How is 'tell' typically structured in a sentence?

• Tell + to + somebody + something

• Tell + somebody + something

• Tell + something + somebody

• Tell + something + to + somebody

Which of the following is a correct use of 'say'?

• She said me the story

• She said that she couldn't play tennis

• She said to me the story

• She said us the story

Which phrase is correct when using 'tell'?

• Tell a time

• Tell a joke

• Tell a future

• Tell a truth

What is a common mistake when using 'tell'?

• Using 'tell' without an indirect object

• Using 'tell' with 'to' before the indirect object

• Using 'tell' with 'for' before the indirect object

• Using 'tell' with 'at' before the indirect object

Which sentence is correct?

• He told his mother to that he was leaving

• He told his mother for that he was leaving

• He told to his mother that he was leaving

• He told his mother that he was leaving