Understanding Clocks Quiz

What is the short hand on a clock called?

• Second hand

• Hour hand

• Tick hand

• Minute hand

When the minute hand is on the 12, what does it signify?

• A new hour is starting

• Quarter past the hour

• The end of the day

• Half past the hour

If the hour hand is on 5 and the minute hand is on 12, what time is it?

• 6:00

• 5:00

• 5:30

• 4:30

What does it mean when the minute hand is halfway around the clock?

• Quarter past the hour

• Half past the hour

• A new hour is starting

• Quarter to the hour

If the hour hand is halfway past 4 and the minute hand is on 6, what time is it?

• 4:00

• 5:30

• 4:30

• 5:00

How many ticks are there from 12 to 6 on a clock?

• 45

• 30

• 60

• 15

What time does a digital clock show when it is half past 4?

• 5:00

• 4:30

• 4:00

• 4:15

If the hour hand is between 6 and 7 and the minute hand is on 6, what time is it?

• 7:30

• 6:00

• 6:30

• 7:00

What should you write down first when reading a clock for homework?

• The clock's color

• The hour hand position

• The minute hand position

• The second hand position

What is the main focus of the homework assignment?

• Writing down the time

• Drawing a clock

• Counting the ticks

• Listening to the clock song