Telling the Time

Front

What does 'past' mean when telling time?

Back

It means the number of minutes after the hour. For example, 'five past eight' means 8:05.

Front

What does 'to' mean when telling time?

Back

It means the number of minutes before the next hour. For example, 'twenty to one' means 12:40.

Front

What is a quarter hour?

Back

A quarter hour is 15 minutes. For example, 'quarter past one' means 1:15.

Front

What is half past?

Back

Half past means 30 minutes after the hour. For example, 'half past eleven' means 11:30.

Front

What does 'o'clock' mean?

Back

It indicates the exact hour with no minutes. For example, 'six o'clock' means 6:00.

Front

How do you say 25 minutes before an hour?

Back

You say 'twenty-five to' the next hour. For example, 'twenty-five to ten' means 9:35.

Front

What is the time if it is 'five past three'?

Back

It is 3:05.

Front

What is the time if it is 'quarter to twelve'?

Back

It is 11:45.

Front

How do you express 10 minutes after an hour?

Back

You say 'ten past' the hour. For example, 'ten past eight' means 8:10.

Front

What does 'five to nine' mean?

Back

It means it is 8:55.