'Talking' verbs

She decided to ____ at the conference about her experiences as a successful entrepreneur.

• say

• speak

• talk

• tell

Let's ____ about our plans for the weekend over dinner tonight.

• discuss

• speak

• talk

• utter

He didn't ____ anything when I asked him about the missing files.

• say

• speak

• talk

• tell

Could you please ____ me the directions to the nearest train station?

• explain

• say

• talk

• tell

The scientist's research findings ____ that regular exercise can improve cognitive function.

• claim

• discuss

• talk

• tell

The teacher took the time to ____ the complex math problem to the students.

• discuss

• explain

• tell

• utter

The company's CEO ____ in the press release that they are committed to reducing their carbon footprint.

• discussed

• stated

• talked

• uttered

The journalist decided to ____ on the recent political developments in the newspaper editorial.

• comment

• discuss

• speak

• talk

Let's ____ the pros and cons of the new project proposal during the team meeting.

• comment

• discuss

• talk

• tell

She was so surprised that she could barely ____ a word when she received the award.

• speak

• state

• tell

• utter