10 Questions
In English, the 24-hour time format is widely used.
False
To indicate 15 minutes past the hour, use the phrase 'quarter to'.
False
When responding to time questions in spoken English, you should state the time as 'two-five'.
False
The preposition 'at' is used to specify the time of events in English.
True
Time of day in English can be expressed as: in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening, or at noon.
False
Match the following time expressions with their correct usage:
In the morning = Refers to the time between sunrise and noon In the afternoon = Refers to the time between noon and evening In the evening = Refers to the time between late afternoon and night At night = Refers to the time after sunset
Match the following phrases with their correct time indication:
Quarter past = Indicates 15 minutes past the hour Quarter to = Indicates 15 minutes before the hour Half past = Indicates 30 minutes past the hour Five past = Indicates 5 minutes past the hour
Match the following responses with their corresponding time questions:
It's twelve o'clock. = 'What time is it now?' It's three in the afternoon. = 'What's the time?' It's seven p.m. = 'What's the time?' It's nine forty-five. = 'What time is it now?'
Match the following formats with their appropriate uses:
a.m. = Used for morning hours p.m. = Used for evening hours in spoken English = Stating numbers seen on a clock in written English = Using 'o'clock' for exact times
Match the following phrases with their correct meaning:
Two zero five = Simplified way to state 2:05 in spoken English At 3 p.m. = Specifies a particular event time in English What's the time? = Common question to ask for current time It is ten o'clock. = Standard response format to indicate time
Study Notes
- To ask for the time in English, use phrases like "What time is it now?" or "What's the time?"
- Responses to time questions follow the formula: It is + [number] + o'clock (e.g., It's ten o'clock).
- In English, the 24-hour time format is not commonly used; instead, use a.m. for morning hours and p.m. for evening hours.
- To indicate approximate time, use phrases like "quarter past" for 15 minutes past the hour, "quarter to" for 15 minutes before the hour, and "half past" for 30 minutes past the hour.
- In spoken English, you can respond to time questions more simply by stating the numbers seen on the clock (e.g., "two zero five" for 2:05).
- Use the preposition "at" to specify the time of events (e.g., "at 3 p.m.").
- Time of day in English can be expressed as: in the morning, in the afternoon, in the evening, or at night.
Test your knowledge of asking and telling time in English, including phrases, format, and prepositions commonly used. Learn how to express precise time, approximate time, and time of day in spoken and written English.
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