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Good day everyone,
I have just taken the "speak vs talk" test and scored only 50%
Could you please explain me the grammar rule for their different use/meaning?
Is there any grammar rule section in the web site?
Looking forward to receiving your feed-back!

BYE!

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Have a look here: http://www.usingenglish.com/glossary.html [In the box on the left-hand part of your screen]
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I clicked on the link you suggested but could not find the speak/talk rule...
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I clicked on the link you suggested but could not find the speak/talk rule...
Azar Grammar Exchange
then click on "speak"
"Say, tell, speak, talk", or

talk, speak: Information from Answers.com [click on speak / talk]
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