Choose the correct option to complete the sentences

1. To
   [say|tell|ask] the truth, I don't want to go to the lake.
2. Let me
   [say|tell|ask] you a story about my last trip.
3. Can I
   [say|tell|ask] you a favour?
4. He
   [said|told|asked] a joke and everyone started to laugh.
5. She came into the classroom silently and didn't even
   [say|tell|ask] hello.
6. Do you think Donna won't
   [say|tell|ask] a secret?
7. I think we're lost. We need to
   [say|tell|ask] for directions.