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Topic:
Confusing synonyms: to TELL, to SPEAK, to TALK, to SAY 2
For each of the sentences, fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. REMEMBER: In modern usage, the verbs "to speak" and "to talk" are often (though not always) interchangeable.
1. We weren't ___________ about these new requirements.
told
said
talked
2. You'll have to ___________ to my manager about that.
say
speak
tell
3. No, that's not what I ________ to him.
said
told
BOTH ARE CORRECT
4. Let's ________ over lunch.
tell
say
talk
5. Some of the things he ________ worry me.
spoke
talked
said
6. You should ________ her that we're going to be late.
tell
speak
say
7. Do you ________ English?
talk
speak
tell
8. I don't know what to ________ to you.
BOTH ARE CORRECT
say
tell
9. He has been ________ lies to everyone.
talking
saying
telling
10. Let's ________ sports. = Let's talk about sports.
speak
talk
BOTH ARE CORRECT
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