Using SAY, TELL, ASK in English

What’s the difference between say, tell and ask?

Using SAY, TELL, ASK in English

Collocations ask, say and tell;

Say

• Say hello
• Say good morning
• Say good afternoon
• Say something
• Say nothing
• Say so
• Say a few words
• Say no more
• Say for sure
• Say for certain
• Say a prayer
• Say yes
• Say no

Tell

• Tell somebody one’s name
• Tell somebody the way
• Tell somebody so
• Tell a secret
• Tell a joke
• Tell a lie
• Tell one from another
• Tell someone’s fortune
• Tell a story
• Tell the difference
• Tell the truth
• Tell the time
• Tell your name

Ask

• Ask a question
• Ask a favour
• Ask the price
• Ask the time
• Ask after somebody
• Ask around
• Ask for something
• Ask for somebody
• Ask for advice
• Ask for directions
• Ask permission
• Ask somebody out
• Ask about