Talk about speaking honestly. Think about situations at home and at school.
The idea
Use tell the truth to say what really happened. The past is told the truth.
Examples
- Please tell the truth about the broken cup.
- She tells the truth even when it is hard.
- The child told the truth to the teacher.
- We must tell the truth in court.
- Did your friend tell the truth?
- He always tells the truth about his work.
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Watch out
Do not say say the truth for this common expression; use tell the truth.
Try it yourself
Choose the missing word. Please ___ the truth about the missing key. (tell / say)
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tell
tell follows to in the base form.
Choose the missing word. They ___ the truth yesterday. (told / tell)
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told
told refers to yesterday.
Choose the missing word. My neighbour always ___ the truth. (tells / tell)
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tells
tells agrees with the singular subject.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the missing word. Please ___ the truth about the missing key. (tell / say)
Choose the missing word. They ___ the truth yesterday. (told / tell)
Choose the missing word. My neighbour always ___ the truth. (tells / tell)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Describe a time when telling the truth was difficult.