Chunk: i-can-tell
Formulaic Unit
Meaning: Used to indicate that the speaker has observed, noticed, or deduced a fact or emotion based on visual, auditory, or contextual evidence.
💬 Contextual Examples
- I can tell you are lying because you won't look me in the eye.
- She can tell it's going to rain by the way the wind feels.
🎴 Interactive Web Practice (Click to Reveal)
Practice 1: ______ can tell you've been practicing the piano a lot.
Answer:
I
Practice 2: I can ______ that he is nervous about the interview.
Answer:
tell
🔗 Knowledge Base Connections
- 🔑 Parent Keyword: can