Understanding Time: Past and Till

Maria introduces a lesson on reading clocks using 'past' and 'till'. She explains how to tell time by counting minutes past the hour and minutes till the next hour. The lesson includes examples and exercises to practice these concepts, helping students understand different ways to express time. The video concludes with a challenge to reinforce learning.

What is the alternative way to say 11:10 using 'past'?

• 10 minutes past 11

• 11 minutes to 10

• 11 minutes past 10

• 10 minutes to 11

How would you express 2:25 using 'past'?

• 2 minutes past 25

• 2 minutes to 25

• 25 minutes past 2

• 25 minutes to 2

What does 'half past' mean in terms of minutes?

• 15 minutes past

• 30 minutes past

• 60 minutes past

• 45 minutes past

How do you express 6:55 using 'till'?

• 5 minutes till 7

• 55 minutes till 6

• 55 minutes past 7

• 5 minutes past 6

If the time is 4:45, how would you say it using 'till'?

• 45 minutes till 4

• 45 minutes past 5

• 15 minutes till 5

• 15 minutes past 4

What is the time if it is 10 minutes till 1?

• 1:10

• 1:50

• 12:10

• 12:50

How would you express 12:40 using 'till'?

• 20 minutes past 12

• 40 minutes till 12

• 40 minutes past 1

• 20 minutes till 1

If the minute hand is one step away from the next hour, how many minutes is that?

• 1 minute

• 5 minutes

• 10 minutes

• 15 minutes

What is the usual way of saying 55 minutes till 3?

• 55 minutes past 2

• 5 minutes till 3

• 5 minutes past 2

• 55 minutes till 3

How many minutes are there in a full clock face?

• 90 minutes

• 45 minutes

• 60 minutes

• 30 minutes