Numbers / Telling the time

Match the number with its word (example: 7 - seven):

39 - _________

• Thirty-nine

• Thirty-eight

• Thirty-seven

Answer explanation

The number 39 is written as 'thirty-nine' in words. Therefore, the correct match is 39 - thirty-nine.

Match the number with its word (example: 7 - seven):

65 - _________

• Seventy-five

• Sixty-five

• Fifty-five

Answer explanation

The number 65 corresponds to the word 'Sixty-five'. The correct match is 'Sixty-five', as it directly represents the numerical value of 65.

Match the number with its word (example: 7 - seven):

31 - ________

• Fifty-one

• Thirty-one

• Eighty-one

Answer explanation

The number 31 corresponds to the word 'Thirty-one'. The other options, 'Fifty-one' and 'Eighty-one', represent different numbers (51 and 81, respectively). Thus, the correct match is 31 - Thirty-one.

Follow the sequence: thirteen, fourteen and _________.

Answer explanation

The sequence follows the order of numbers. After 'thirteen' (13) and 'fourteen' (14), the next number is 'fifteen' (15). Therefore, the correct answer is 'fifteen'.

Follow the sequence: twenty, forty and _____________.

Answer explanation

The sequence follows a pattern of increasing by twenty. After twenty (20) and forty (40), the next number is sixty (60), which is twenty more than forty.

Follow the sequence: eighty, ninety and __________

Answer explanation

The sequence follows the pattern of increasing tens in the English number system. After eighty and ninety, the next term is one hundred, which continues this pattern.

What time is it?

• It's half past six

• It's six to thirty

• It's thirty past six

Answer explanation

The correct answers indicate times that are valid expressions of 6:30. 'It's half past six' means 6:30, and 'It's thirty past six' also means 6:30. 'It's six to thirty' is incorrect as it suggests 5:30.

What time is it?

• It's twelve to twelve

• It's twelve past eight

• It's eight past twelve

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "It's eight past twelve" because it indicates the time as 12:08, which is a valid time format. The other options do not accurately represent a time that matches the question.

What time is it?

• It's five to twelve

• It's eleven past twelve

• It's twelve to eleven

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "It's five to twelve" because it indicates the time is 11:55, which is five minutes before twelve o'clock. The other options refer to times that do not match the question.

What time is it?

• It's twelve o'clock

• It's eight past twelve

• It's eight o'clock

Answer explanation

The correct answer is "It's eight o'clock" because it directly states the time without any additional minutes, making it the simplest and most accurate choice among the options provided.