Elapsed Time Practice

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What is elapsed time?

Back

Elapsed time is the amount of time that passes from the start of an event to the end of that event.

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How do you calculate elapsed time?

Back

To calculate elapsed time, subtract the start time from the end time.

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What is the term for the time shown on a clock?

Back

The term is 'clock time'.

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If it is 2:00 and you add 30 minutes, what time is it?

Back

It is 2:30.

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If it is 3:15 and you subtract 15 minutes, what time is it?

Back

It is 3:00.

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What does 'a.m.' stand for?

Back

A.m. stands for 'ante meridiem', which means before noon.

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What does 'p.m.' stand for?

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P.m. stands for 'post meridiem', which means after noon.

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If Mrs. Yeatts starts working at 6:15 p.m. and works for 55 minutes, what time does she finish?

Back

She finishes at 7:10 p.m.

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If a movie starts in 45 minutes from 2:45, what time does it start?

Back

It starts at 3:30.

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What is the difference between digital and analog clocks?

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Digital clocks show time in numbers, while analog clocks use hands to show time.