Understanding Time to the Quarter Hour

What does it mean when the minute hand is on the 3 on a clock?

• It's a quarter past the hour.

• It's exactly on the hour.

• It's a quarter to the hour.

• It's half past the hour.

If the time is 12:15, where is the hour hand positioned?

• Slightly past the 1

• Exactly on the 1

• Slightly past the 12

• Exactly on the 12

How would you describe the time 8:15?

• Quarter to eight

• Quarter past eight

• Eight o'clock

• Half past eight

What time is it if the hour hand is a bit past the 6 and the minute hand is on the 15?

• 6:30

• 6:15

• 6:45

• 6:00

If the hour hand is slightly past the 11 and the minute hand is on the 15, what time is it?

• 11:00

• 11:15

• 11:30

• 11:45