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Communication
Vocabulary
Q Which ofthe following sentences use soy or tell correctly?
1 James Croft, a mobile phone analyst, told: 'I would expect companies to start dropping out soon.'
2 Another analyst said the determination of some companies to win should not be underestimated.
3 Sonofone's CEO has told his bid team to deliver at any cost.
4 He later said journalists licences allowing fast Internet access to mobile phones were at stake.
5 He also said Sonofone was backed by Investment bank Kozuki.
6 He told that the outlook for the next quarter was good.
Q Correct the incorrect sentences in two different ways, using say or tell.
For example:
1 James Croft, a mobile- phone- analyst, said or
James ?-roft, a mobile phone analyst told Journalists
Q Complete the following phrases with say ot tell as appropriate.
1 a story / a joke
2 somebody to do something
3 the difference between two things
4 yesorno
5 the truth
6 somebody what to do
7 hello / goodbye
8 a lie / lies
9 what you think
10 something under your breath
Q Fill in the gaps in the following sentences with the appropriate form of say or tell.
1 Can you think of situations when It might be better not to the
truth?
2 How easy or how difficult do you find it to other people to do
things for you?
3 In meetings, how often do you what you think?
4 Have you ever a joke in English?
5 How easy or how difficult is it to the difference between the
banknotes used in your country?
Now answer the questions for yourself.