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Complete the teenager's text message to their best friend about a chaotic family dinner. Select the correct option for each blank.
You won't believe what happened! Mom _________________________ us that she had accidentally shrunk Dad's favorite sweater in the wash.
Dad _________________________ her if she was joking.
Then, my little brother _________________________ that the dog was eating the roast beef!
told
We use tell + object + that clause. Because the object "us" is present, we must use "told" (told us that). We don't say "said us that."
asked
We use ask + object + if/whether for reported yes/no questions. Dad is asking a question ("Are you joking?"), so "asked her if" is correct.
said
We use say + (that) clause. There is no direct object (like "me" or "us") right after the verb, so "said" is the correct choice. If it were "told," it would need to be "told us that."