Study tip: speaking verbs

5th February 2017

If you frequently confuse the words SAY, TELL, and SPEAK, you’re not alone – these are some of the most commonly confused English words! It’s Sunday Study Tips and we are teaching the rules for the difference between these verbs!

Test your knowledge. Match the verbs on the left with the words on the right.

1.say                                        a) a letter

2.answer                                 b) someone to help you

3.ask for                                  c) Happy New Year

4.reply to                                 d) the door

5.tell                                        e) a friend

6.talk                                       f) someone a joke

7.ask                                       g) the bill

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