I tried to____ in my speech we were all grateful for his help.

[roseriver1012]

I tried to ______ in my speech we were all grateful for his help.
A. express B. convey
The answer is "convey". Why can't I use "express" in this sentence?

 

[ratóncolorao]

Perhaps because "convey" involves the idea of "transmit".

His poetry conveys a great sense of religious devotion.



Neither a teacher nor a native English speaker.

 

[Barb_D]

Both words are suitable and would be said in that context. It's a bad test question.