difference between true and truth

[Anita]

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #276 "If memory serves me right", question 10

Pete: To tell you the ........., I've forgotten that, too!

(a) true
(b) truly
(c) truthful
(d) truth

English Language Tests, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #276 "If memory serves me right", answer 10

Pete: To tell you the truth, I've forgotten that, too!

Correct answer: (d) truth

Your answer was: incorrect
Pete: To tell you the true, I've forgotten that, too!
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Hi,
I can not remember where is the different between true and truth!!!
Please answer, thanks
Anita

[Torsten]

Hi Anita,

'True' is an adjective while 'truth' is a noun.

Regards,
Torsten
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