المعنى
To be able to state the current time from a clock.
خلفية ثقافية
In the US, 'tell time' is the standard phrase for the skill. It is often taught in first grade. In the UK, 'tell the time' is more common, though 'tell time' is understood.
Focus on the skill
Remember that 'tell time' is about the skill, not the current moment.
المعنى
To be able to state the current time from a clock.
Focus on the skill
Remember that 'tell time' is about the skill, not the current moment.
اختبر نفسك
Choose the correct sentence.
Which sentence is correct?
'I can tell time' describes a skill, which is the correct usage.
Fill in the blank.
My son is learning to ____ time.
The collocation is 'tell time'.
🎉 النتيجة: /2
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
2 تمارينWhich sentence is correct?
'I can tell time' describes a skill, which is the correct usage.
My son is learning to ____ time.
The collocation is 'tell time'.
🎉 النتيجة: /2
الأسئلة الشائعة
1 أسئلةUsually, yes. Digital clocks are easier, so we rarely say 'I learned to tell time' for digital.
عبارات ذات صلة
Read the clock
synonymTo look at a clock and understand it.
What time is it?
contrastAsking for the current time.
