Time of Day Flashcards

What are the time ranges for Afternoon?

What are the time ranges for Evening?

What are the time ranges for Night?

Formal titles in English are not necessary in business situations.

How do you get someone's attention politely in a formal setting?

What title is used for an adult male?

What title is used for an adult female in North America?

What title should be used for any woman, married or unmarried, in business?

What title is used for an unmarried woman?

What is the title used for a doctor?

What is the title used for a university educator?

What title is commonly used for a married woman using her husband's last name?

Time Definitions

Noon occurs precisely at 12:00 PM.
Afternoon spans from 12:01 PM to around 5:00 PM.
Evening is defined as the period from 5:01 PM to approximately 8 PM, coinciding with sunset.
Night extends from sunset to sunrise, roughly from 8:01 PM until 5:59 AM.

Formal Titles in English

Use formal titles in business contexts unless otherwise instructed.
To attract attention, phrases like "Excuse me, Sir" or "Pardon me, Madam/Ma'am" are appropriate.
Common greetings include "Hello Sir" or "Good morning, Madam/Ma'am."

Common Formal Titles

Sir: Refers to any adult male.
Ma'am: Used for adult females, particularly in North America.
Madam: Also denotes an adult female in a broader context.
Mr + last name: Applicable to any man.
Mrs + last name: Designates a married woman using her husband's surname.
Ms + last name: A neutral title for married or unmarried women, popular in business settings.
Miss + last name: Specifically for unmarried women.
Dr + last name: Utilized by some doctors, who may alternatively prefer "Dr" with their first name.
Professor + last name: Used in academic environments for university instructors.

This quiz features flashcards to help you learn about different times of the day: Noon, Afternoon, Evening, and Night. Each card provides a clear definition and time range to enhance your understanding of these key concepts.