Telling Time

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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.

Front

What are the two main types of clocks?

Back

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 short hand on an analog clock represent?

Back

The short hand represents the hour.

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What does the long hand on an analog clock represent?

Back

The long hand represents the minutes.

Front

How do you read the time 3:45 on an analog clock?

Back

The short hand points slightly past 3, and the long hand points at 9.

Front

What is the time represented by the clock showing 1:30?

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The hour hand is halfway between 1 and 2, and the minute hand points at 6.

Front

How do you convert 10:30 to a 12-hour format?

Back

10:30 is already in 12-hour format; it is 10:30 AM.

Front

What is the time represented by the clock showing 8:25?

Back

The hour hand is slightly past 8, and the minute hand points at 5.

Front

What does the term 'quarter past' mean?

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'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour.