Speak and Talk Exercise

A Fill the gaps with either speak or talk in the correct form.

1 She Talks so much it gives me a headache.

2 Francesca Speaks five languages.

3 I've noticed he only ever Talks about himself.

4 All I can tell you about babies is that they walk at one and Talk at two.

5 What are you Talking about? They can't be getting divorced!

6 Everyone Speaks well of Jenny. I mean, she's kind, amazingly intelligent and drop-
dead gorgeous.

7 Don't say anything about this to Roger. He Talks behind people's backs.

8 Simon. We need to Talk

9 It's true. You don't snore but you do Talk in your sleep. In fact, you answer all
my questions.

10 I haven't Spoken to Rachel since she cheated me over the bill in the restaurant.

11 She gave an interesting Talk on the use of illegal wood in the furniture industry.

12 You're Talking rubbish, absolute rubbish!

13 He could Talk his way out of anything.

14 Let's go for a coffee and Talk it over.

15 It's just Talk , that's all. I don't believe a word of it.

16 At least she always Speaks her mind.

17 Speak up, man! I can't hear a word you're saying.

18 The facts Speak for themselves.

Say Tell
1. I don't know what I can say to her. (say/tell)

2. Now I'll tell you something. (say/tell)

3. Besides, what could I say to him? (say/tell)

4. No; he could not Tell him. (say/tell)

5. I'll Tell you about it another day. (say/tell)

6. Do you know what

I Said to myself? (said/told)
7. ISay to him, do it. (say/tell)

8. She Said to herself that it was all over. (said/told)

9. I will Said you what it was. (say/tell)

10. What could I Say to him then? (say/tell)

11. I will Tell you all about it now. (say/tell)

12. I Tell you what we will do. (say/tell)

13. What should he Tell her to do? (say/tell)

14. I don't know what heSaid to her. (said/told)

15. What did he Say to you, George? (say/tell)

• They'll Tell you what to do. (say/tell)

16. Won't you Tell me about it? (say/tell)

17. I thought so when you Told me. (said/told)

18. They Said to him no word about his marriage. (said/told)

19. The others Told him the same thing. (said/told)

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rect Questions Exercise
Preguntas Amables

1 "Where's the station?"

"Can you tell me where the station is ?"
2 "Are you coming to the party?"
"Can you let me know if you are coming to the party ?"
3 "How does it work?"
"Can you explain how it works ?"
4 "What's the matter?"
Please tell me what the matter is "
5 "Where are you from?"
"I'd like to know where you are from "
6 "How long does it take to get there?"
"Do you know how long it takes to get there ?"
7 "Has she reached a decision yet?"
"Has she told you whether she has reached a decision yet ?"
8 "Do you know the capital of Honduras?"
"Do you happen you know the capital of honduras ?"
9 "Does Annie know about computers?"
"I wonder whether Annie knows about computers "
10 "Excuse me. How do you get to the post office from here?"
"Could you tell us how you get the post office from here ?"
11 "What are you doing?!"
"Do you have any idea what you are doing ?!"
12 "Could you lend me 50 Euros?"
"I don't suppose if you could lend me 50 euros "
13 "Could you take me to the airport?"
"Is there any chance if you could take me to the airport ?"
14 "Does Susana like classical music?"
"I can't remember if Susana likes classical music "