B1
narrate vs tell
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| narrateverb/ˈner.eɪt/ | Meaning to tell a story, or to describe events as they happen | Goes with narrate a story | Example The old man narrated the story of his childhood in the village. |
| tellverb/tel/ | Meaning to give someone information in words | Goes with — | Example Can you tell me where the bus station is? |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
The film is by an elderly sailor.