Confusing Words - Say / Tell

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1. Friend A: So, what did Maria ____ to Jack?
A) say	B) tell	*non-java answerA) say
2. Friend B: She ____ Jack that she passed the test.
A) said	B) told	*non-java answerB) told
3. Musical instruments are very expensive.  Fortunately, my music teacher ____ me that I could borrow her cello, so I don't need to buy one.
A) said	B) told	*non-java answerB) told
4. Some students ____ that they borrow musical instrument from their schools.
A) said	B) told	*non-java answerA) said
5. Brother: My friend ___ that my bicycle has a flat tire. May I borrow yours?
A) said	B) told	*non-java answerA) said
6. Sister: No! I ___ you that you could never borrow my bike again, because the last time you used my bike, you broke it!
A) said	B) told	*non-java answerB) told
7. Brother: I ___ you that I did NOT break your bicycle! Please let me use your bike. I must get to class now or I will be late!
A) said	B) told	*non-java answerB) told
8. Sister: Sorry! I  ___, "No!" and I meant it.
A) said	B) told	*non-java answerA) said
9. Student A: "What did you ____?"
A) say	B) tell	*non-java answerA) say
10. Student B: "I ____, 'May I borrow your dictionary?'"
A) said	B) told	*non-java answerA) said
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