Telling Time

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What is the definition of 'o'clock'?

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The term 'o'clock' is used to indicate the exact hour of the day, typically followed by a number (e.g., 10 o'clock means 10:00).

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What does 'half past' mean in telling time?

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'Half past' indicates that 30 minutes have passed since the last hour (e.g., half past 2 means 2:30).

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How do you express 3:00 in words?

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You express 3:00 as 'three o'clock'.

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What is the time represented by 'half past seven'?

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'Half past seven' represents 7:30.

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How do you say 1:00 in words?

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You say 1:00 as 'one o'clock'.

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What is the difference between 'quarter past' and 'quarter to'?

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'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour (e.g., 2:15), while 'quarter to' means 15 minutes before the next hour (e.g., 2:45).

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How do you convert 10:00 AM to a 12-hour clock format?

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10:00 AM is already in 12-hour clock format and is expressed as 'ten o'clock in the morning'.

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What is the significance of AM and PM in telling time?

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AM indicates the time from midnight to noon, while PM indicates the time from noon to midnight.

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How do you express 2:30 in words?

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You express 2:30 as 'half past two'.

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What does it mean when the minute hand is on the 6?

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When the minute hand is on the 6, it indicates that it is 30 minutes past the hour.