Telling Time

Front

What time of day is indicated by 'PM'?

Back

PM stands for 'Post Meridiem', which refers to the time from noon (12:00) to midnight (11:59).

Front

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

Back

'Half past five' means it is 5:30.

Front

What is the 'long hand' on a clock called?

Back

The 'long hand' on a clock is called the Minute Hand.

Front

If the time is 3:30, what does the hour hand indicate?

Back

The hour hand indicates it is halfway between 3 and 4.

Front

What does 'quarter after 10' mean in terms of time?

Back

'Quarter after 10' means it is 10:15.

Front

What is the difference between AM and PM?

Back

AM stands for 'Ante Meridiem', which refers to the time from midnight (12:00) to noon (11:59), while PM refers to the time from noon to midnight.

Front

How do you read the time 6:15 on a clock?

Back

At 6:15, the hour hand is slightly past 6, and the minute hand points at the 3.

Front

What does the term 'o'clock' mean?

Back

The term 'o'clock' indicates the exact hour without any minutes, e.g., 3:00 is read as 'three o'clock'.

Front

How many minutes are in a quarter hour?

Back

There are 15 minutes in a quarter hour.

Front

What does it mean when the minute hand points at the 12?

Back

When the minute hand points at the 12, it indicates the start of a new hour.