Telling Time

Front

What is the hour hand on a clock?

Back

The hour hand is the shorter hand on a clock that shows the hour.

Front

What is the minute hand on a clock?

Back

The minute hand is the longer hand on a clock that shows the minutes.

Front

How many minutes are in one hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in one hour.

Front

What does the term 'quarter past' mean?

Back

'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour.

Front

What does the term 'half past' mean?

Back

'Half past' means 30 minutes after the hour.

Front

What does the term 'quarter to' mean?

Back

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

Front

If the time is 2:30, what is the position of the hour hand?

Back

The hour hand is halfway between 2 and 3.

Front

If the time is 8:25, where is the minute hand pointing?

Back

The minute hand is pointing at the 5.

Front

What time is it if the minute hand is on the 12 and the hour hand is on the 3?

Back

It is 3:00.

Front

What time is it if the hour hand is on the 6 and the minute hand is on the 6?

Back

It is 6:30.