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 used to tell time?

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The two main types of clocks are analog clocks, which have hour and minute 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 minute hand on a clock represent?

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The minute hand represents the number of minutes past the hour.

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What does the hour hand on a clock represent?

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The hour hand represents the current 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. The hour hand indicates the hour, and the minute hand indicates the minutes.

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What is the significance of the 12 on a clock face?

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The 12 on a clock face represents the top of the hour, or the starting point for counting hours.

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How do you calculate the time difference between two times?

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To calculate the time difference, 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).