| Idx | 2613 |
|---|---|
| Keyword | tell |
| Sub Entry Number | 2 |
| Type of Sentence | ✗ |
| Error Sentence | He told that he hadn't eaten anything for over a week. |
| Correct Sentence | He told them that he hadn't eaten anything for over a week. He said that he hadn't eaten anything for over a week. |
| Cloze Error Sentence | He [[told]] that he hadn't eaten anything for over a week. |
| Cloze Sentence | He [[told them/said]] that he hadn't eaten anything for over a week. |
| Cloze Answer | told them/said |
| Choices | told them | told | said |
| Explanation | tell sb sth (WITH indirect object): 'Jim told me that you've been offered a new job.' say sth (WITHOUT indirect object): 'Jim said that you've been offered a new job.' |
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