Косвенная речь. Часть1
учебно-методический материал по английскому языку (8 класс) по теме

Say is used in direct and reported speech. In reported speech, it is following by that – clause.

“I won’t go to Japan”, she said. – She said that she wouldn’t go to Japan.

   Tell is used in reported speech and has to be followed by a personal direct object (me, you, him, her, etc). “I won’t go to Japan”, she said to me. – She told me (that) she wouldn’t go to Japan.

              SAY or TELL? Choose the correct variant.

1. George couldn’t help me. He (said/told) me to ask Kate.
2. Kate (said/told) she had many pets at home.
3. Ann (said/told) goodbye to me and left.
4. Sam (said/told) me that Pam didn’t like tennis.
5. I asked him to (say/tell) the truth.
6. Don’t just stand there! (Say/Tell) something!
7. I (said/told) Jim not to shout.
8. Mother (said/told) her son to go to the dentist.
9. (Say/Tell) us about your holiday, please. Did you have a nice time?
10. My cousin (said/told) he could ski well.

11.  She (said/told) us her Knowledge of French was good.
12. Jack (said/told) me that he was fed up his job.
13. The doctor (said/told) that I should rest for at least a week.
14. Don’t (say/tell) anybody what I (said/told). It’s a secret.
15. Fred (said/told)me that you were ill.