Telling time (O'clock, Half past, quarter past/to)

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What does 'quarter past' mean in terms of time?

Back

'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour. For example, quarter past three is 3:15.

Front

What does 'quarter to' mean in terms of time?

Back

'Quarter to' means 15 minutes before the hour. For example, quarter to four is 3:45.

Front

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

Back

'Half past' means 30 minutes after the hour. For example, half past two is 2:30.

Front

How do you express 3:45 in words?

Back

You express 3:45 as 'a quarter to four'.

Front

How do you express 2:30 in words?

Back

You express 2:30 as 'half past two'.

Front

How do you express 3:15 in words?

Back

You express 3:15 as 'a quarter past three'.

Front

What is the time if it is 'quarter past five'?

Back

The time is 5:15.

Front

What is the time if it is 'quarter to eight'?

Back

The time is 7:45.

Front

What is the time if it is 'half past six'?

Back

The time is 6:30.

Front

If the time is 4:00, how would you say it in terms of 'quarter'?

Back

You would say 'It's o'clock' or 'It's four o'clock'.