Telling Time

Front

What is a clock?

Back

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

Front

What are the two main parts of a clock?

Back

The two main parts of a clock are the face and the hands.

Front

What do the short hand and long hand on a clock represent?

Back

The short hand represents the hour, and the long hand represents the minutes.

Front

What is the purpose of the second hand on a clock?

Back

The second hand shows the seconds that pass.

Front

How many hours are on a clock face?

Back

There are 12 hours on a clock face.

Front

What does it mean when the minute hand points to 12?

Back

It means that it is the start of a new hour.

Front

What does it mean when the hour hand is between two numbers?

Back

It means the time is between those two hours.

Front

What is 'o'clock'?

Back

'O'clock' is used to indicate the exact hour, for example, 3 o'clock.

Front

What is a.m. and p.m.?

Back

A.m. refers to the time from midnight to noon, and p.m. refers to the time from noon to midnight.

Front

How do you read 3:30 on a clock?

Back

The hour hand is between 3 and 4, and the minute hand points to 6.