Telling time (O'clock, Half past, quarter past/to)

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

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'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour. For example, quarter past three is 3:15.

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

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'Quarter to' means 15 minutes before the hour. For example, quarter to four is 3:45.

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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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How do you express 3:15 in words?

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You express 3:15 as 'quarter past three'.

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How do you express 3:45 in words?

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You express 3:45 as 'quarter to four'.

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What is the time if it is 'half past six'?

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'Half past six' means it is 6:30.

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What is the time if it is 'quarter past six'?

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'Quarter past six' means it is 6:15.

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What is the time if it is 'quarter to six'?

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'Quarter to six' means it is 5:45.

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How do you express 7:00 in words?

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You express 7:00 as 'seven o'clock'.

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

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'Half past' means 30 minutes after the hour, while 'quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour.