Verbs for said

Replace 'said' with an alternative.

"I love ice cream," said Hanna.

• warned

• complained

• exclaimed

• cried

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"Where are you going?" said Mohammed.

• suggested

• moaned

• cried

• enquired

Replace 'said' with an alternative.

"Bring a coat," said mum.

• reminded

• admitted

• announced

• cheered

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"I have lost my doll," said Susie

• enquired

• suggested

• sobbed

• warned

Replace 'said' with an alternative.

"Don't forget the bandages," said the nurse.

• replied

• reminded

• sobbed

• whispered

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"Where are the car keys?" said the nurse.

• explained

• warned

• enquired

• suggested

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"There's nothing like a good hot bath!" said Jimmy.

• admitted

• cried

• sobbed

• exclaimed

Replace 'said' with an alternative.

"Stop that!" said the headmaster.

• advised

• commanded

• announced

• cheered

Replace 'said' with an alternative.

"Don't get too close to the edge!" said mum.

• exclaimed

• enquired

• warned

• admitted

Replace 'said' with an alternative.

"What's in this?" said mum.

• advised

• told

• suggested

• questioned