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Commonly Confused Words
Say & TellSay – is with quotes, to express ideas, opinions ; "say" is used with direct speech
- Mary said that she was hungry.
- Your sister says you have a new car.
- Mom says “she loves you”.
- What did you say to me?
Tell – to give instructions, information & to identify
- Mary told me that she was hungry.
- Your sister tells me that, you have a new car.
- The teacher told my mother I did not do my homework.
- Tell your sister to wake up.
More Confusing Words
Confusing Words Staring With A
Confusing Words Staring With B
Confusing Words Staring With C - D
Confusing Words Staring With E - F - G
Confusing Words Staring With H - I
Confusing Words Staring With J - K - L - M - N - O
Confusing Words Staring With P - Q - R
Confusing Words Staring With S