معنی
To be able to state the current time from a clock.
زمینه فرهنگی
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.
معنی
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.
خودت رو بسنج
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'.
🎉 امتیاز: /2
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
2 تمرینهاWhich 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'.
🎉 امتیاز: /2
سوالات متداول
1 سوالUsually, yes. Digital clocks are easier, so we rarely say 'I learned to tell time' for digital.
عبارات مرتبط
Read the clock
synonymTo look at a clock and understand it.
What time is it?
contrastAsking for the current time.
