Meaning of telling

[Gofur]

Test No. incompl/inter-9 "Say/Tell", question 8

Now that would be ......... but my lips are sealed.

(a) told
(b) saying
(c) telling
(d) said

Test No. incompl/inter-9 "Say/Tell", answer 8

Now that would be telling but my lips are sealed.

Correct answer: (c) telling

Your answer was: incorrect
Now that would be said but my lips are sealed.
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hi, why no telling?

[Alan]

Telling is the right answer.
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