telling time to the nearest minute

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What is the minute hand on a clock?

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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?

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

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How many minutes are in one hour?

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There are 60 minutes in one hour.

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

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

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

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

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What does the term 'quarter past' mean?

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'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour.

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What does the term 'quarter to' mean?

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

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If the time is 5:45, where is the minute hand pointing?

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

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

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The time is 7:00.

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

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

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