TELLING THE TIME

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What is the definition of 'o'clock' in telling time?

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The term 'o'clock' is used to indicate the exact hour on a clock, typically followed by the hour number, e.g., 3 o'clock.

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How do you read the minute hand on a clock?

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The minute hand indicates the number of minutes past the hour, with each number on the clock representing 5 minutes.

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What does it mean when the time is expressed as 'quarter past' an hour?

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'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour, e.g., 2:15 is read as 'quarter past two'.

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

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'Half past' indicates 30 minutes after the hour, e.g., 4:30 is read as 'half past four'.

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What is the significance of 'quarter to' in telling time?

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'Quarter to' means 15 minutes before the next hour, e.g., 5:45 is read as 'quarter to six'.

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How do you convert 12-hour time to 24-hour time?

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To convert 12-hour time to 24-hour time, add 12 to the hour if it is PM (except for 12 PM), e.g., 1 PM becomes 13:00.

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What is the difference between AM and PM?

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AM (Ante Meridiem) refers to the time from midnight to noon, while PM (Post Meridiem) refers to the time from noon to midnight.

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How do you express 10:45 in words?

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10:45 is expressed as 'ten forty-five' or 'quarter to eleven'.

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What is the position of the hour hand at 3:00?

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At 3:00, the hour hand points directly at the 3 on the clock face.

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How many minutes are there in one hour?

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There are 60 minutes in one hour.