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You can tell me. vs He could tell me this yesterday.

The two phrases are not directly comparable as they serve different purposes. The first phrase 'you can tell me.' is a correct and commonly used sentence to ask someone to share information with you. The second phrase 'he could tell me this yesterday.' is grammatically correct but seems incomplete and lacks context. It could be part of a larger sentence or conversation.

Last updated: March 15, 2024 • 905 views

You can tell me.

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English to ask someone to share information with you.

This phrase is a polite way to request information or details from someone. It implies that the person has the ability or permission to share the information.

Examples:

  • Can you tell me what time the meeting is?
  • You can tell me about your trip when you're ready.
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Alternatives:

  • Could you tell me?
  • Would you mind telling me?
  • Can you inform me?
  • Could you share that with me?
  • Would you be able to tell me?

He could tell me this yesterday.

This phrase is grammatically correct but seems incomplete and lacks context. It could be part of a larger sentence or conversation.

This phrase could be part of a larger sentence or conversation where the ability or possibility of someone telling something yesterday is being discussed.

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