Telling Time on Analog

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What is an analog clock?

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An analog clock is a clock that shows time with hands that move around a dial.

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What does 'half past' mean?

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'Half past' means 30 minutes after the hour.

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What does 'ten past' mean?

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'Ten past' means 10 minutes after the hour.

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How do you read the hour hand on an analog clock?

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The hour hand points to the current hour.

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How do you read the minute hand on an analog clock?

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The minute hand points to the number that shows how many minutes past the hour it is.

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What time is it when the minute hand is on 6?

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It is half past the hour.

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What time is it when the minute hand is on 12?

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It is exactly on the hour.

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What does the term 'o'clock' mean?

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'O'clock' means it is exactly that hour with no extra minutes.

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If the hour hand is between 2 and 3, what time is it?

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It is between 2:00 and 3:00.

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What is the difference between an analog clock and a digital clock?

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An analog clock has hands and a dial, while a digital clock shows numbers.