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What time is it?

When the minute hand on a clock is pointing to the 12, we say it is o'clock.

When the minute hand points to the 6, we say it is half past.

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Example 1

Can you read the time on this clock?

Clock showing 3 o clock

What time is on this clock?

Clock showing eight thirty.

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Example 2

Can you match these daily events to their times?

Daily events

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Bedtime

Times

  • 7 o鈥檆lock in the evening
  • Half past 12 in the daytime
  • 8 o鈥檆lock in the morning
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Here's what these times look like on a clock:

Clock showing 8 o'clock
Image caption,
8 o'clock - Breakfast
Clock showing half past twelve
Image caption,
Half-past 12 - Lunchtime
Clock showing 7 o'clock
Image caption,
7 o'clock - Bedtime
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Activity 1

Practise telling the time with this o'clock quiz.

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Activity 2

Have a go at telling the time with this quiz!

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