Difference between say and tell

[mohammad]

Test No. incompl/elem-20 "Where am I?", question 9

Why do you ......... that?

(a) tell
(b) announce
(c) say
(d) speak

Test No. incompl/elem-20 "Where am I?", answer 9

Why do you say that?

Correct answer: (c) say
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i wonder if u could tell me why didn't you use tell or announce however they seem correct, please.

[Alan]

Here you need say because we are referring to the words spoken. Tell usually has an object as in Tell me where I should go. Announce is too formal because it is a word used to describe an important statement. The committe will announce the name of the winners.
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[Gerson]

thanks for the explanations.

[Torsten]

You're welcome ;-).

TOEIC listening, photographs: The warehouse

[Katty8888]

thanks,i understand you

[Rabiei]

hi.. i think i need more explanation, because i saw some sentences what use tell with somethings to refer.

[Beeesneees]

Hello Rabiei,

Perhaps next time you see an example of that you could post it here, then we will be able to help you understand it.
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[Figola]

some pupils says they have ring the bell but its only one person that held the bell,what is the correct sentence?

[Beeesneees]

Some pupils say that they have rung the bell.
Some pupils say that the bell has been rung.
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Terry Pratchett

[Tabtihouria]

Thanks for the explanation.