If this is difficult for you, consider reading our blog post in Portuguese before this exercise: Como se diz "falar" em inglês?

Choose the best alternative to complete the sentences below.

1. He can ... speak say talk tell       five different languages! That's impressive.

2. She ... spoke said talked told       me about her concerns.

3. My doctor ... spoke said talked told       to me about the different kinds of treatment.

4. My doctor ... spoke said talked told       me to take the flu shot!

5. My nephew ... spoke said talked told       he can help me with the computer.

6. My father ... spoke said talked told       to the hotel manager in a harsh tone.

7. ... Speak Say Talk Tell       me everything!

8. The politician ... spoke said talked told       at the conference.

9. ... Speak Say Talk Tell       louder!

10. Please don't ... speak say talk tell       you are giving up!

11. Don't ... speak say talk tell       ill of my friends!

12. The teacher ... speaks said talked told       I ... speak say talk tell       Mandarin very well!

13. My friend ... spoke said talked told       me to watch out for bears around here!

14. ... Speak Say Talk Tell       up!

15. You should ... speak say talk tell       more to people.