SAYS and TELLS (Exercises)

Read the following sentences, giving the correct word in parentheses.

1. She (says, tells) that the green car belongs to Harry.
   
2. They (said, told) me they had seen the movie already.
3. Patrick Henry (said, told), "Give me liberty or give me death!"
   
4. Would you please (say, tell) me the time?
5. He (talks, speaks) English with an accent
6. This clock (says, tells) 12:15
7. The governor (will talk, will speak) at the convention.
8. Mr. Lane always (says, tells) good after-dinner jokes.
9. Please (say, tell) me the truth.
10. I wish you (would say, would tell)me all about it.