Question

Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word.
The children want me to _____ them a story now.

• A. say
• B. talk
• C. tell
• D. speak

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

tell

The given sentence indicates that the children want the subject to 'narrate' a story. Thus, the answer must mean 'narrate'.

Option A is incorrect. 'say' means 'utter words' or 'declare'. It does not specifically mean 'narrate' and thus, it does not have the required meaning.

Option B is incorrect. 'talk' means 'to speak' or 'express in words'. It does not mean 'narrate'. Thus, it is incorrect.

Option C is correct. 'tell' in this context means 'narrate'. Thus, it has the required meaning and is the correct answer.

Option D is incorrect. 'speak means 'talk' or 'express in words' and does not specifically mean 'narrate'. Thus, it does not have the required meaning.