SAY & TELL

SAY & TELL

1. Subject + say + ".."

SAY

2. Subject + say + that clause

3. Subject + say + to + object + that clause

These two verbs are often confused. They are both used in similar ways but have a different structure and meaning.

VERBS

1. Subject + tell + object + full infinitive

2. Subject + tell + object + that clause

TELL

3. Subject + tell + object + about

He told me to stop talking to him, so of course, I did.

Jocelyn said to Mary that the bank wouldn't allow her to borrow so much money.

I told my students about the end of term party, but they all had other things they wanted to do.

I said that I didn't want to go, but she still thought she could persuade me.

I told him that I never wanted to see him again, so I hope he gets the message.

I said "Hello", and he just looked away.