Understanding 'Said' and 'Told' in English
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English
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6th - 7th Grade
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Practice Problem
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Hard
Jennifer Brown
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10 questions
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main difference between 'said' and 'told'?
'Said' is used with a listener, 'told' is not.
Both are used without a listener.
'Told' is used with a listener, 'said' is not.
Both are used with a listener.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence correctly uses 'said'?
They said that they would arrive soon.
She said to her friend.
He said me the news.
We said him to leave.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In which sentence is 'tell' used correctly?
Tell the story me.
Tell story to me.
Tell to me the story.
Tell me the story.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Identify the incorrect use of 'say'.
I said I would help.
He said to me the truth.
They said it was raining.
She said she was tired.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which of the following is a common mistake with 'tell'?
Tell the answer to me.
Tell to me the answer.
Tell me.
Tell me the answer.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Choose the correct sentence using 'said'.
He said to me go.
He said go to me.
He said to go.
He said me to go.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence uses 'told' correctly?
She told to me that she was leaving.
She told leaving.
She told me that she was leaving.
She told that she was leaving.
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