TO SAY AND TO TELL

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15.13

1. They said they'd decided to visit Mexico.

2. Are you sure he told the truth?

3. Why don't you say him what do you think of him?

4. He abruptly told her: ""I'm in love with another woman "

5. He's so rude. He never says good morning when he arrives at the office.

6.  Why don't you say your friends that you're getting married soon?

15.11

1.    Fred, why don't you say your friends to be quiet? I'm trying to work

2.    Yesterday jenny called me and unexpectedly told me : "I'm leaving to Africa tomorrow"

3.    If you say me another lie you'll be punished.

4.    Can you please say dad that the supper is ready?

5.    The notice say "beware of the dog", but I can't see any dog around.

6.    I asked Louise for an explanation for her behaviour but she say a word.

7.    Please tell me anything about the film. I'm going to see it tonight.

8.    I am guilty, so what can I say? I can only say I'm sorry.

15.10

1.    They say the view from the top of the tower is fantastic.  D. I - c. T

2.    I'm sure Frances told us that he was coming this morning.  D. I + c. T

3.    The tours guide said the bus was leaving at 6 o'clock sharp. D. I - c. T

4.    "See you soon" she told to him as the train pulled out. D. I+ c. T

5.     The policeman said the magistrate everything he had see the night. D. I - c. T

6.   
 I was so happy to say the good news to everyone. D. I - c. T

7.     To tell you the truth, it's better not what say you really think.  Espressione idiomatica

8.     When you see Barry, say him to phone me when he has a moment. D. I + c. T

d. i. > discorso indiretto

- / + c. t > con o senza compl. di termine