Question

1. Will you say/tell her about the accident?2. What did he say/tell you to do?​

Answer 1

Ответ:

1. Will you tell her about the accident?

2. What did he tell you to do?

Answer 2

Both "say" and "tell" can be used to report speech or convey information, but they are used slightly differently:

1. Will you say/tell her about the accident?

   • "Tell" is the correct choice here: "Will you tell her about the accident?" This is because "tell" is used when there is a direct object (her) that receives the information.

2. What did he say/tell you to do?

   • Both "say" and "tell" can be used here, but they slightly change the structure of the sentence:
   • "What did he say you should do?" (using "say")
   • "What did he tell you to do?" (using "tell")

In many cases, "tell" is used with a direct object (someone is being told), while "say" is used more directly with the spoken words. However, in casual conversation, the distinction between the two is often not strictly maintained, and the choice between them can depend on the specific context.