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    The document discusses the difference between using "say" and "tell" in sentences. "Say" is used without "to" when only one person is mentioned, with no dialogue. "Say" is used with "to" or "tell" is used without "to" when there is a dialogue between two people mentioned. Several examples are provided to illustrate the proper usage of "say" and "tell" depending on whether there is one or two people in the sentence. An exercise is then given for the reader to practice using "say", "say to", and "tell" in different sentences.

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    The Difference Between SAY and TELL: Exercise

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    The difference between SAY and TELL

    Say and tell have similar meaning, but are used in different ways:

    John said he bought a new video game.

    In the sentence above, only one person is mentioned. There is no dialogue. We used the verb say without to.

    John said to Jim he bought a new video game.


    John told Jim he bought a new video game.

    In the sentences above, two people are mentioned: there is a dialogue. In that case, we use the verb say with to
    or the verb tell without to.
    More examples:
    Your mom told me your birthday is next week.
    What did you say to Jack?
    Dad said we must stay home tonight.

    Exercise: Complete using say, say to or tell (and pay attention to the verb tense).
    My mom __________ tomorrow is a Holiday.
    Did Miriam __________ to your sister about the party tonight?
    Can you __________ me about the accident you had?
    What can you __________ to me about this?
    Mike __________ me you are disappointed. Why?

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