'Say' and 'Tell' Error Correction Multiple Choice

These sentences all use forms of the verbs 'say' or 'tell'. Decide if they are correct or wrong.

1. The lifeguard told us the water was too shallow for diving.

Correct

Wrong

2. She told to me that she had enjoyed the movie.

Correct

Wrong

3. Sam told, "I'm going to Chicago next week."

Correct

Wrong

4. The pilot said to the passengers, "We will be landing in about one hour."

Correct

Wrong

5. The pilot told the passengers they would be landing in about one hour.

Correct

Wrong

6. I will tell to you what really happened.

Correct

Wrong

7. She said she was feeling better.

Correct

Wrong

8. The speaker told a very interesting story.

Correct

Wrong

9. I told my dog to lie down.

Correct

Wrong

10. Did you hear what he told?

Correct

Wrong