Telling Time to the Nearest Minute

Front

What is the minute hand on a clock?

Back

The minute hand is the longer hand on a clock that shows the minutes.

Front

What is the hour hand on a clock?

Back

The hour hand is the shorter hand on a clock that shows the hours.

Front

How many minutes are in one hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in one hour.

Front

What does it mean to tell time to the nearest minute?

Back

It means to read the time on a clock and express it accurately to the closest minute.

Front

If the minute hand is on the 12, what does that mean?

Back

It means that it is exactly on the hour.

Front

If the minute hand is on the 6, what time is it?

Back

It is 30 minutes past the hour.

Front

What time is 3:00 in words?

Back

Three o'clock.

Front

What time is 12:52 in words?

Back

Twelve fifty-two.

Front

If the time is 9:17, what is the position of the minute hand?

Back

The minute hand is on the 3.

Front

What does the term 'quarter past' mean?

Back

It means 15 minutes after the hour.