Telling Time to the Minute

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What is the minute hand on a clock?

Back

The minute hand is the longer hand on a clock that shows the minutes. It moves around the clock face once every hour.

Front

What is the hour hand on a clock?

Back

The hour hand is the shorter hand on a clock that shows the hours. It moves around the clock face once every 12 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 minute?

Back

Telling time to the minute means being able to read the exact time, including both hours and minutes.

Front

What is 3:00 in minutes?

Back

3:00 is 180 minutes after midnight.

Front

What does the term 'quarter past' mean?

Back

'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour. For example, 1:15 is one quarter past one.

Front

What does the term 'half past' mean?

Back

'Half past' means 30 minutes after the hour. For example, 2:30 is half past two.

Front

What does the term 'quarter to' mean?

Back

'Quarter to' means 15 minutes before the next hour. For example, 2:45 is a quarter to three.

Front

If the time is 5:23, what is the minute hand pointing to?

Back

The minute hand is pointing to the 23rd minute mark on the clock.

Front

If the time is 12:14, what is the hour hand pointing to?

Back

The hour hand is pointing slightly past the 12 on the clock.