Telling Time

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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 hour hand and the minute hand.

Front

What does the hour hand do?

Back

The hour hand shows the current hour.

Front

What does the minute hand do?

Back

The minute hand shows the current minutes.

Front

What is the purpose of telling time?

Back

The purpose of telling time is to know what time it is and to help us plan our day.

Front

What does 'o'clock' mean?

Back

'O'clock' means that the hour hand is pointing exactly at an hour mark.

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 many minutes are in one hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in one hour.

Front

What is a half past?

Back

Half past means 30 minutes after the hour.

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What does 'quarter past' mean?

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'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour.