TELLING TIME

Front

What does 'half past' mean in terms of time?

Back

'Half past' means 30 minutes after the hour.

Front

How do you read the time 9:30 on a clock?

Back

You say 'It's half past nine'.

Front

What is the time when it is 12:00?

Back

It is called 'twelve o'clock'.

Front

What does 'a quarter to' mean in terms of time?

Back

'A quarter to' means 15 minutes before the next hour.

Front

What time is it when the clock shows 5:45?

Back

It is 'a quarter to six'.

Front

Which hand on a clock indicates the hour?

Back

The short hand indicates the hour.

Front

What is the difference between the short hand and the long hand on a clock?

Back

The short hand shows the hour, while the long hand shows the minutes.

Front

How many minutes are in an hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in an hour.

Front

What is the term for the time that is exactly 15 minutes after the hour?

Back

It is called 'a quarter past'.

Front

If the time is 3:15, how would you express it in words?

Back

You would say 'It's a quarter past three'.