Time

Front

What is time?

Back

Time is a way to measure the duration of events and the intervals between them.

Front

What does 'o'clock' mean?

Back

'O'clock' is used to indicate the exact hour of the day.

Front

What is a quarter hour?

Back

A quarter hour is 15 minutes.

Front

What does 'half past' mean?

Back

'Half past' means 30 minutes after the hour.

Front

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

Back

a.m. refers to the time from midnight to noon, while p.m. refers to the time from noon to midnight.

Front

How do you read the time 2:45?

Back

You say 'quarter to three' or 'two forty-five'.

Front

What is the difference between 11:00 and 11:05?

Back

11:05 is 5 minutes after 11:00.

Front

What does 'quarter till' mean?

Back

'Quarter till' means 15 minutes before the next hour.

Front

How do you write 6:00 in words?

Back

You write it as 'six o'clock'.

Front

What is the time 1:30 in words?

Back

You say 'one thirty' or 'half past one'.