telling time to the nearest minute

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What is the minute hand on a clock?

Back

The minute hand is the longer hand on a clock that shows the minutes. It moves around the clock face once every hour.

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What is the hour hand on a clock?

Back

The hour hand is the shorter hand on a clock that shows the hours. It moves around the clock face once every 12 hours.

Front

How many minutes are in one hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in one hour.

Front

What does it mean to tell time to the nearest minute?

Back

Telling time to the nearest minute means being able to read the exact time on a clock, including the minutes.

Front

If the minute hand is on the 3, what time is it?

Back

If the minute hand is on the 3, it is 15 minutes past the hour.

Front

What does the term 'quarter past' mean?

Back

'Quarter past' means 15 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 5:45, where is the minute hand pointing?

Back

At 5:45, the minute hand is pointing at the 9.

Front

What is the time if the hour hand is between 7 and 8 and the minute hand is on the 12?

Back

The time is 7:00.

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How do you read the time 12:42 on a clock?

Back

At 12:42, the hour hand is slightly past 12, and the minute hand is on the 8.