Telling Time to 5 Minutes

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What is the definition of telling time?

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Telling time is the ability to read and understand the time displayed on a clock or watch, typically using hours and minutes.

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What are the two main types of clocks?

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The two main types of clocks are analog clocks, which have a face with moving hands, and digital clocks, which display time in numerical format.

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How many minutes are in one hour?

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There are 60 minutes in one hour.

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What does the hour hand indicate on a clock?

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The hour hand indicates the current hour of the day.

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What does the minute hand indicate on a clock?

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The minute hand indicates the current minute within the hour.

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How do you read the time on an analog clock?

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To read the time on an analog clock, observe the position of the hour and minute hands and translate their positions into hours and minutes.

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What is the significance of the 12 o'clock position on a clock?

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The 12 o'clock position represents the start of a new hour.

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How do you calculate the time elapsed between two times?

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To calculate the time elapsed between two times, subtract the earlier time from the later time, converting hours and minutes as necessary.

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What is quarter past the hour?

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Quarter past the hour means 15 minutes after the hour (e.g., 1:15, 2:15).

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What is half past the hour?

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Half past the hour means 30 minutes after the hour (e.g., 1:30, 2:30).