Telling Time Part 1

Front

What is the definition of telling time?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main types of clocks used to tell time?

Back

The two main types of clocks are analog clocks and digital clocks.

Front

How many minutes are in one hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in one hour.

Front

What does the hour hand on a clock represent?

Back

The hour hand indicates the current hour of the day.

Front

What does the minute hand on a clock represent?

Back

The minute hand indicates the current minute within the hour.

Front

How do you read the time on an analog clock?

Back

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.

Front

What is the time represented by the position of the hour hand at 3 and the minute hand at 12?

Back

The time is 3:00.

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What is the time represented by the position of the hour hand at 6 and the minute hand at 6?

Back

The time is 6:30.

Front

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

Back

'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour.

Front

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

Back

'Quarter to' means 15 minutes before the hour.