How to Read a Clock

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 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

How many numbers are on a clock face?

Back

There are 12 numbers on a clock face.

Front

What does 'half past' mean?

Back

'Half past' means 30 minutes after the hour.

Front

What does 'quarter past' mean?

Back

'Quarter past' means 15 minutes after the hour.

Front

What does 'quarter to' mean?

Back

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

Front

How many minutes are in one hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in one hour.

Front

What time is it when the minute hand points to 6?

Back

It is 30 minutes past the hour.