Telling Time

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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 current hour.

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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 current minutes.

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What does it mean when the minute hand points to 12?

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It means that the hour is starting, and it is exactly on the hour.

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What does it mean when the minute hand points to 6?

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It means that it is half past the hour.

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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 is a.m. in time?

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A.m. stands for 'ante meridiem' which means 'before midday' or morning.

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What is p.m. in time?

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P.m. stands for 'post meridiem' which means 'after midday' or afternoon.

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What time is it when the clock shows 3:00?

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It is three o'clock.

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What time is it when the clock shows 6:30?

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It is six thirty or half past six.

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What does it mean when the clock shows 12:00?

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It means it is either noon or midnight.

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