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Complete the sentence with say or tell (in the correct form).
The doctor _______ that I should rest for at least a week.

A
say
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B
said
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C
told
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
tell
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Solution

The correct option is A said
The correct answer is Option B.
The given sentence is talking about something that has happened in the past.
Since it is being conveyed in the speaker's own words the verb SAID is the correct verb. TELL is used when something is spoken or written by someone.
The sentence is talking of an event of the past which means present tense of the verbs i.e . SAY and TELL are incorrect answers.

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