1)people(say/tell), "east or west, home is best." 2) mother often (says/tells) me and my sister about her work. 3) if you want, i can (say/tell) 4) my brother (said / told) he wanted a new bike. 5) i (said / told) my friends about my birthday party. 6) the teacher (said / told) the class to open the books.
2. tells
3. tell
4. said
5. told
6. told