Time Phrases

Match the clock to the time phrase

• It's noon

• It's half past 1

• It's a quarter to 4

Answer explanation

There are 15 minutes in one quarter of a clock. So "a quarter to 4" means there are 15 minutes until its 4:00, making the time 3:45

Match the clock to the time phrase

• It's ten past 5

• It's half past 3

• It's a quarter to 6

Answer explanation

"Ten past" means ten minutes have gone by since the hour began. So, "ten past 5" means the time is 5:10

Match the time phrase to this clock

• It's a quarter past 12

• It's five to 8

• It's half past 8

Answer explanation

"Half past" means we are halfway through the hour. An hour is 60 minutes and half of 60 is 30.

This clock shows 8:30 or "half past" 8

Match the clock to the time phrase

• It's noon

• It's half past 1

• It's a quarter to 4

Answer explanation

There are 15 minutes in one quarter of a clock. So "a quarter to 4" means there are 15 minutes until its 4:00, making the time 3:45

Match the time phrase to this clock

• It's a quarter past 12

• It's five to 8

• It's half past 8

Answer explanation

"Half past" means we are halfway through the hour. An hour is 60 minutes and half of 60 is 30.

This clock shows 8:30 or "half past" 8

Match the clock to the time phrase

• It's ten past 5

• It's half past 3

• It's a quarter to 6

Answer explanation

"Ten past" means ten minutes have gone by since the hour began. So, "ten past 5" means the time is 5:10

Match the clock to the time phrase

• It's noon

• It's a quarter to 4

• it's half past 1

Answer explanation

There are 15 minutes in one quarter of a clock. So "a quarter to 4" means there are 15 minutes until its 4:00, making the time 3:45

Match the time phrase to this clock

• Quarter past 12

• Five to 8

• Half past 8

Answer explanation

"Half past" means we are halfway through the hour. An hour is 60 minutes and half of 60 is 30.

This clock shows 8:30 or "half past" 8

Match the clock to the time phrase

• It's half past 3

• It's ten past 5

• It's a quarter to 6

Answer explanation

"Ten past" means ten minutes have gone by since the hour began. So, "ten past 5" means the time is 5:10