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 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

Telling time helps us know when to do things, like eat, play, or go to bed.

Front

What does 'o'clock' mean?

Back

'O'clock' means it is exactly on the hour, like 3 o'clock.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

How many minutes are in an hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in an hour.

Front

What is a half past?

Back

Half past means 30 minutes after the hour, like 2:30.

Front

What does a quarter past mean?

Back

A quarter past means 15 minutes after the hour, like 2:15.