뜻
To be able to state the current time from a clock.
문화적 배경
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.
뜻
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.
셀프 테스트
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'.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
2 연습 문제Which 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'.
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자주 묻는 질문
1 질문Usually, yes. Digital clocks are easier, so we rarely say 'I learned to tell time' for digital.
관련 표현
Read the clock
synonymTo look at a clock and understand it.
What time is it?
contrastAsking for the current time.
