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CONFUSING VERBS

TIPS TO KEEP IN MIND AS YOU LEARN ENGLISH AS SECOND LANGUAGE .
Differences between Say and Tell
Use 'say' to speak in general about something that has beensaid by someone. 'Say' is often used to report what someone else has said.
John said he had a good time in Las Vegas.
The teacher often says we need to study more.
Important Note: 'Say' refers toany type of speech and is therefore more general in nature.
Verb Forms: Say - Said - Said - Saying
Use 'tell' to mean that someone has instructed or informed someone else of something. 'Tell' isoften used to report what someone else has told a specific person.
Angela told them to hurry up.
Our friends told us about their experiences in Germany.
Important Note: 'Tell' is always followed byan indirect object. The infinitive form is often used following the construction to indicate instructions (see example above).
Verb Forms: Tell - Told - Told - Telling

Differences between Speakand Talk
There is little difference between 'speak' and 'talk' and they are often used interchangeably.
'Speak' is often used when someone is speaking to a group of people in general. 'Speak' is alsoused with languages.
Peter speaks both German and Italian.
She spoke about her problems at work.
Important Note: 'Speak' tends to be used in more formal situations.
Verb Forms: Speak - Spoke -Spoken - Speaking
'Talk' is used to express informal conversation between a limited number of people.
My wife and I talked about our child's future.
She continued talking to Jack after I left theroom.
Important Note:'Talk' is often used with the preposition 'about' when introducing the subject of conversation, and 'to' when introducing the conversational partner.
Verb Forms: Talk - Talked -Talked - Talking

Differences between Raise and Rise
Use 'raise' to indicate that something is lifted into another position by another person or thing.
I raised the books above my head.
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