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Quarter to the hour 11 12 1
10 2
In the given clock, the minute hand is at 9. It means 9 3

‘quarter to’. The hour hand is in between 7 and 8 but 8 4
closer to 8. The time is ‘quarter to 8’ or ‘seven forty-five’. 7 6 5

This is also written as 7 : 45 . Quarter to 8

Write the time shown by each clock. One has been done for you.

11 12 1 11 12 1
10 2 10 2
9 3 9 3

8 4 8 4
7 6 5 7 6 5

Quarter past 2 or 2 : 15 or

11 12 1 11 12 1
10 2 10 2
9 3 9 3

8 4 8 4
7 6 5 7 6 5

or or

Draw hands on the clock to show the given time. One has been done

for you.

11 12 1 11 12 1
10 2 10 2
9 3 Quarter to 2 9 3 Half past 6
8 4 8 4
7 6 5 7 6 5