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[amyamfifi]

Dear teachers,

Tell�from
Tell�apart
I want to know the difference between these two phases. Do they use in the same way or not?

Sincerely,
Florence

[pugachevV]

I can't tell them apart.
I can't tell him from his brother.
Either works, in this case.

[amyamfifi]

Dear teacher,

So, can I also use "I can't him apart his brother"

Is that right ?

Or I can only put "them" in this phrase?(tell....apart)

Thank you for your answering

[pugachevV]

I can't tell him apart from his brother is OK.
You can also say, "I can't distinguish between him and his brother."

[amyamfifi]

Dear teacher,

I got it.
Thank you for your answers.