He ________ a lie when his mother questioned him. MCQ with Answer and Explanation

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He ________ a lie when his mother questioned him.

A. said

B. told

C. talked

D. spoke

Answer: Option B

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'Tell a lie' is correct collocation.

This question belongs to: English Verbs

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A. lied

B. to lie

C. lay

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A. raised

B. rose

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