Time to the Hour and the Half

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What is the definition of 'o'clock'?

Back

The term 'o'clock' is used to indicate the exact hour of the day, typically followed by the hour number, e.g., 3 o'clock.

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

Back

'Half past' refers to a time that is 30 minutes after the hour, e.g., 2:30 is read as 'half past two'.

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How do you read the time 12:00?

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12:00 is read as 'twelve o'clock'.

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How do you read the time 7:30?

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7:30 is read as 'seven thirty' or 'half past seven'.

Front

What is the difference between 2:30 and 3:00?

Back

2:30 is 30 minutes before 3:00.

Front

What is the term for the time 11:00?

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11:00 is referred to as 'eleven o'clock'.

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How do you express 3:00 in words?

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3:00 is expressed as 'three o'clock'.

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What does the term 'quarter past' mean?

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'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour, e.g., 1:15 is 'quarter past one'.

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How do you convert 2:30 into a 12-hour format?

Back

2:30 is already in 12-hour format and is read as 'two thirty'.

Front

What is the significance of the hour hand and minute hand on a clock?

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The hour hand indicates the hour, while the minute hand indicates the minutes past the hour.