When 'tell' doesn't mean 'tell' - English In A Minute

What does 'tell' mean? Does it always mean speaking? Dan's here to tell you about when tell doesn't mean tell in this short, free English lesson.

Watch the video, then answer this:
Which word combines with 'tell' to mean 'know' or 'understand'?
a) will
b) can
c) do
d) have

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