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Say / Tell Error Correction

Look at these sentences which use "say" and "tell". Which ones are correct and which are wrong. Choose "TRUE" for the correct sentences!

1. I told "goodbye" to John but he just ignored me completely.
    True
    False

2. Mike told me to come and see you immediately.
    True
    False

3. Say "goodnight" to your uncle and then we can go.
    True
    False

4. Helen told me about your broken leg. How did that happen?
    True
    False

5. I told that I didn't want to go the same restaurant again.
    True
    False

6. What did she tell her mother?
    True
    False

7. What did she say to her mother?
    True
    False

8. What did she say her mother?
    True
    False

9. John said a terrible joke at the party and no-one laughed - except him of course!
    True
    False

10. Kathy told her turn the television on so she could watch her favourite soap opera.
    True
    False