Explanation:
The task asks you to write
different times using three types of clock descriptions:
- “quarter past”
- “quarter to”
- “half past”
Then, for each time you write, you’re supposed to draw the hour and minute hands on a blank clock face (the 9 circles shown). But since we’re only giving the answer here (and not drawing), we’ll list
three correct examples, one for each phrase, making sure they are valid and distinct.
Let’s recall what those phrases mean:
-
Quarter past = 15 minutes after the hour → e.g., *quarter past 3* = 3:15
-
Half past = 30 minutes after the hour → e.g., *half past 7* = 7:30
-
Quarter to = 15 minutes before the next hour → e.g., *quarter to 5* = 4:45
We need to pick three different times — one of each type — that are clear and standard.
Let’s choose:
1.
Quarter past 2 → 2:15
- Minute hand points at 3 (since 15 min = 3 × 5 minutes per number)
- Hour hand is a quarter of the way from 2 to 3
2.
Half past 6 → 6:30
- Minute hand points at 6
- Hour hand is halfway between 6 and 7
3.
Quarter to 11 → 10:45
- Minute hand points at 9 (45 min = 9 × 5)
- Hour hand is three-quarters of the way from 10 to 11
These are all valid, distinct, and use each required phrase exactly once.
Final Answer:
Quarter past 2, Half past 6, Quarter to 11
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of half past time worksheet.