Questions and Answers
How do you read the time when the hour hand is on the 3 and the minute hand is on the 12?
It's three o'clock.
What time is shown when the hour hand is on the 9 and the minute hand is on the 6?
It's nine thirty.
If the hour hand is on the 12 and the minute hand is on the 3, how would you express this time?
It's twelve fifteen.
What time do you indicate when the hour hand is halfway between the 4 and 5, with the minute hand on the 12?
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How would you state the time if the hour hand is on the 2 and the minute hand is on the 9?
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Study Notes
Reading the Time on a Clock
- When the hour hand points at 3 and the minute hand points at 12, the time is 3:00.
- If the hour hand is at 9 and the minute hand is at 6, the time is 9:30.
- The position of the hour hand at 12 and the minute hand at 3 indicates 12:15.
- When the hour hand is located halfway between 4 and 5 with the minute hand at 12, the time is 4:30.
- The time can be expressed as 2:45 when the hour hand is on 2 and the minute hand is on 9.
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Description
This quiz focuses on how to read time on a clock in English. You will encounter various scenarios involving the hour and minute hands, challenging you to express the time accurately. Test your understanding and improve your skills in telling time!
