Skyhigh 3 Unit 10 - Say & Tell

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1. Choose the correct answer ____ us the story again!

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In this sentence, the word "us" indicates that the speaker is asking someone to share a story with them. The verb "tell" is used when someone shares information or a story with others. Therefore, the correct answer is "tell."

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Skyhigh 3 Unit 10 - Say & Tell - Quiz

This quiz, titled 'Skyhigh 3 Unit 10 - Say & Tell', assesses the correct usage of 'say' and 'tell' in various contexts. It enhances understanding of these common... see moreverbs, crucial for effective communication in English. see less

2. Choose the correct answer I've ____ you not to do that.

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The correct answer is "told". In this sentence, the speaker is expressing that they have previously advised or instructed the listener not to do something. The verb "told" is the most appropriate choice here as it specifically implies giving information or instructions to someone. The verb "said" can be more general and does not necessarily convey the same level of instruction or advice.

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3. Choose the correct answer Could you ____ me the right time, please?

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The correct answer is "tell" because when we want someone to provide us with information or give us an answer to a question, we use the verb "tell." In this case, the person is asking for someone to inform them about the correct time, so "tell" is the appropriate verb to use.

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4. Choose the correct answer She ____ she wasn't coming.

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The verb "said" is the correct answer because it is commonly used to report someone's words or statements. In this sentence, the subject is referring to herself and expressing that she stated or declared that she was not coming. The verb "told" is not appropriate in this context as it implies that someone else was being informed or instructed.

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5. Choose the correct answer I ____ her a lie.

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The correct answer is "told". In this sentence, "told" is the appropriate verb to use when conveying information that is not true, which is indicated by the word "lie". "Said" is more commonly used when reporting statements or expressing thoughts or opinions. Therefore, "told" is the correct verb choice in this context.

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6. Choose the correct answer I ____ them not to do it.

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The correct answer is "told". In this context, "told" is the appropriate verb to use because it indicates giving information or instructions to someone. "Said" can also be used to convey information, but it is more commonly used to simply state something without necessarily directing it towards someone specific.

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7. Choose the correct answer That's what everybody _____.

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The correct answer is "is saying" because it is the appropriate verb form to use with the subject "everybody."

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8. Choose the correct answer Do what I ____, not what I do.

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This question is asking for the correct word to fill in the blank in the sentence "Do what I ____, not what I do." The sentence implies that the speaker wants others to follow their words rather than their actions. In this context, "say" is the appropriate word choice because it means to communicate or express something verbally.

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9. Choose the correct answer I can't ____; it's a secret.

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The correct answer is "tell you" because the phrase "it's a secret" indicates that the speaker is unwilling to disclose the information. "Tell you" implies conveying information or sharing a secret, which aligns with the context of the sentence.

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10. Choose the correct answer Don't try to persuade me to talk because I'm not ____ a word.

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The correct answer is "saying" because it fits grammatically in the sentence and conveys the meaning that the person is refusing to speak or utter any words.

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11. Choose the correct answer I dare ____ things will turn out fine.

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The correct answer is "say". In this sentence, "say" is the appropriate verb to use because it means expressing an opinion or belief. "Tell" is not appropriate in this context because it implies giving information or instructions to someone.

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12. Choose the correct answer They walked out of the room without ____ a word.

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The correct answer is "saying". In this sentence, the verb "walked" is followed by the preposition "out of" and the noun "the room". The word "without" indicates that an action was not performed. The correct form to complete the sentence is the gerund "saying", which functions as a noun and indicates the action of speaking.

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13. Choose the correct answer I'm afraid I can't ____ for sure but I think it's OK.  

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The correct answer is "say" because in this context, the speaker is expressing uncertainty about their knowledge or ability to provide a definite answer. They are indicating that they cannot state something with certainty but they believe it is okay. The verb "say" is commonly used to express opinions or beliefs without claiming absolute certainty.

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14. Choose the correct answer What did she just ____?

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The question is asking for the correct verb to complete the sentence "What did she just ____?" The verb that correctly fits in this sentence is "say."

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15. Choose the correct answer Who do you think is ____ the truth?

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The correct answer is "telling" because in this context, the verb "telling" is used to indicate the action of speaking the truth. It is the most appropriate choice among the given options as it matches the sentence structure and conveys the intended meaning.

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16. Choose the correct answer Q10 - Did the joke he ____ make you laugh?

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The correct answer is "told" because when we talk about jokes, we usually use the verb "tell" to refer to the action of sharing or narrating a joke. In this context, "said" doesn't convey the same meaning as "told" when it comes to jokes.

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Choose the correct answer ____ us the story again!
Choose the correct answer I've ____ you not to do that.
Choose the correct answer ...
Choose the correct answer She ____ she wasn't coming.
Choose the correct answer I ____ her a lie.
Choose the correct answer I ____ them not to do it.
Choose the correct answer That's what everybody _____.
Choose the correct answer Do what I ____, not what I do.
Choose the correct answer I can't ____; it's a secret.
Choose the correct answer ...
Choose the correct answer I dare ____ things will turn out fine.
Choose the correct answer ...
Choose the correct answer ...
Choose the correct answer What did she just ____?
Choose the correct answer Who do you think is ____ the truth?
Choose the correct answer ...
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