THE CLOCK

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What is a clock?

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A clock is a device used to measure and show time.

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What does 'o'clock' mean?

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'O'clock' means the exact hour, for example, 3 o'clock means 3:00.

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What does 'half past' mean?

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'Half past' means 30 minutes after the hour, for example, half past 2 means 2:30.

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How do you read the hour hand on a clock?

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The hour hand points to the current hour.

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How do you read the minute hand on a clock?

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The minute hand points to the number of minutes past the hour.

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What time is it when the hour hand is on 7 and the minute hand is on 12?

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It's seven o'clock.

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What time is it when the hour hand is on 3 and the minute hand is on 6?

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It's half past 3.

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What time is it when the hour hand is on 5 and the minute hand is on 12?

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It's five o'clock.

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What time is it when the hour hand is on 8 and the minute hand is on 6?

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It's half past 8.

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What does it mean to 'get up' at a certain time?

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To 'get up' means to wake up and leave your bed.