Telling Time

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What does AM stand for?

Back

AM stands for 'Ante Meridiem', which means 'before noon'. It is used for times from midnight to noon.

Front

What does PM stand for?

Back

PM stands for 'Post Meridiem', which means 'after noon'. It is used for times from noon to midnight.

Front

How many hours are in a day?

Back

There are 24 hours in a day.

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

What is the hour hand on a clock?

Back

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

Front

How many minutes are in one hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in one hour.

Front

What time is it when the clock shows 12:00?

Back

12:00 can be either noon (12 PM) or midnight (12 AM).

Front

What does it mean when the clock shows 3:00?

Back

3:00 means it is three o'clock, either in the morning (AM) or in the afternoon/evening (PM).

Front

If the minute hand is on the 12 and the hour hand is on the 4, what time is it?

Back

It is 4:00.

Front

If the minute hand is on the 6 and the hour hand is on the 2, what time is it?

Back

It is 2:30.