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Say Tell or Ask

The document contrasts the verbs "say", "tell", and "ask" by providing examples of situations where each would be used. It then provides exercises for learners to practice choosing the correct verb based on different sentence contexts. The first exercise asks learners to choose the appropriate verb to complete sample sentences. The second exercise provides additional choices for learners to identify the best option. The third exercise involves learners generating their own questions and answers using the three verbs.

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Say Tell or Ask

The document contrasts the verbs "say", "tell", and "ask" by providing examples of situations where each would be used. It then provides exercises for learners to practice choosing the correct verb based on different sentence contexts. The first exercise asks learners to choose the appropriate verb to complete sample sentences. The second exercise provides additional choices for learners to identify the best option. The third exercise involves learners generating their own questions and answers using the three verbs.

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TELL, SAY OR ASK?

SAY TELL ASK


 hello  sb one’s name  a question
 good morning/afternoon/  sb the way  a favour
evening/night  sb so  the time
 sorry  a story  after sb
 something  a joke  the price
 nothing  a secret  for smth/sb
 so  a lie  around
 a few words  the truth  for advice
 no more  the difference  for directions
 for sure  one from another  sb out
 for certain  sb what to do  permission
 a prayer  sb off  about
 yes/no  the time

1. Choose the correct verb (say, tell or ask) to complete the sentences. Use the correct tense or
form as well.
a) My grandma loves_________stories about her past.
b) If you accept my offer - _________yes.
c) Do you have a watch? Can you_______me the time, please?
d) I like Jenny so much. I think I’ll_________her out on a date.
e) When Dan had_______her the truth, she looked at him but______nothing.
f) Come on! ________me your secret! I promise I’ll keep it!
g) A: I want something casual but trendy……B: _____no more! I got what you need!
h) Vincent is a professional comedian. He works in a night club and _______jokes to the
audience.
i) Excuse me! I’d like to_______a question!
j) If I were you, I’d never________Helen for advice.
k) I spoke to James today. He _____________ after you.
l) If you see Peter today, _______hi to him!
m) I can’t________the difference between these two guys. They look absolutely the same!
Are they twins?
2. Choose the correct alternative.
1. Can I______________? Will you open a window! It’s too hot in here!
a) ask you a favour b) ask around c) tell you the way
2. Will you ________ about the project, please?
a) ask the time b) say a few words c) tell the difference
3. Why are you___________? There’s a tag here. It costs $10.
a) asking the price b) telling a lie c) saying a prayer
4. Sorry, I can’t___________. I’m new to this neighbourhood.
a) tell you a story b) ask you for directions c) tell you the way
5. I can________ - you’ll win the race!
a) say for sure b) ask permission c) tell a joke
3. Complete the questions with the correct verb. Ask and answer with a partner.

Student A
1. When was the last time you________ someone off? Why?
2. When was the last time you had to ________no to someone?
3. When is it ok to ________ a lie?
4. How can you_______ the difference between a good employee and a bad employee in a job
interview?
5. How can you ________’sorry’ in English?
6. Who do you usually________ for advice?
7. When was the last time you_______ the time in the street?
Student B
8. Are you good at_____________ jokes?
9. When was the last time you_______ someone a secret?
10. When was the last time you____________ for directions?
11. How many times a day on average do you___________ hello to somebody?
12. If you met your favourite celebrity or historical person (either dead or alive), what would be the
first question you’d____________ him or her?
13. What kind of stories do you like___________?
14. Would it be difficult for you to___________ somebody a way in your hometown without using
your phone?

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