Beat The Clock

Clock Exercises

1

If the minute hand is pointing to the 12, and the hour hand is pointing to the three, what time is it?

3 O'clock

2

If the minute hand is pointing to the 12, and the hour hand is pointing to the 10, what time is it?

10 O'clock

3

If the minute hand is pointing to the 6, and the hour hand is pointing to the 9, what time is it? Hint: Three words

Half Past 9

4

If the minute hand is pointing to the 6, and the hour hand is pointing to the 6, what time is it?

Half Past 6

Clock Vocabulary

1

The longer hand is called the?

Minute hand

2

The shorter hand is called the?

Hour Hand

3

Which hand moves faster?

The minute hand

4

How many numbers are on the face of the clock?

12

Digital Clocks

1

6:00 is?

6 O'clock

2

1:00 is?

1 O'clock

3

12:30 is?

Half past 12 (or 12:30!)

4

3:00 is?

3 O'clock

FINAL JEOPARDY

5

Mrs. Effer decides to go to Olive Garden for dinner at 5:00. She loves their bread-sticks. The hostess says, "I'm sorry, there's a three hour wait if you want a table." Mrs. Effer is so upset, and she starts crying! If the time is now 5:00, what time will it be in three hours when a table becomes available?

8:0 or 8 O'clock