Let's solve each of the analog clock problems step by step. The task is to
draw the hour and minute hands on each clock to show the correct time based on the given phrase.
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🔹 1. Half past 5
- "Half past" means
30 minutes after the hour.
- So,
5:30.
-
Minute hand: Points to
6 (because 6 represents 30 minutes).
-
Hour hand: Between 5 and 6, closer to 6 (since it’s halfway through the hour).
✔ Draw:
- Minute hand → 6
- Hour hand → halfway between 5 and 6
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🔹 2. Quarter past 9
- "Quarter past" means
15 minutes after the hour.
- So,
9:15.
-
Minute hand: Points to
3 (because 3 represents 15 minutes).
-
Hour hand: Slightly past 9 (since 15 minutes has passed).
✔ Draw:
- Minute hand → 3
- Hour hand → just past 9
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🔹 3. Quarter to 6
- "Quarter to" means
15 minutes before the hour.
- So,
5:45.
-
Minute hand: Points to
9 (because 9 represents 45 minutes).
-
Hour hand: Almost at 6, but still slightly before it (since it's not yet 6 o'clock).
✔ Draw:
- Minute hand → 9
- Hour hand → close to 6, but not quite there
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🔹 4. Half past 2
- "Half past" = 30 minutes after the hour.
- So,
2:30.
-
Minute hand: Points to
6.
-
Hour hand: Between 2 and 3, halfway.
✔ Draw:
- Minute hand → 6
- Hour hand → halfway between 2 and 3
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🔹 5. Quarter past 4
- "Quarter past" = 15 minutes after.
- So,
4:15.
-
Minute hand: Points to
3.
-
Hour hand: Slightly past 4.
✔ Draw:
- Minute hand → 3
- Hour hand → just past 4
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🔹 6. Quarter to 12
- "Quarter to" = 15 minutes before 12.
- So,
11:45.
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Minute hand: Points to
9 (45 minutes).
-
Hour hand: Close to 12, but still near 11 (since it's not yet 12).
✔ Draw:
- Minute hand → 9
- Hour hand → almost at 12, but still near 11
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✔ Summary of Clock Settings:
| Time Description | Time | Minute Hand | Hour Hand |
|------------------------|------|-------------|-----------|
| Half past 5 | 5:30 | 6 | Between 5 & 6 |
| Quarter past 9 | 9:15 | 3 | Just past 9 |
| Quarter to 6 | 5:45 | 9 | Near 6 |
| Half past 2 | 2:30 | 6 | Between 2 & 3 |
| Quarter past 4 | 4:15 | 3 | Just past 4 |
| Quarter to 12 | 11:45| 9 | Near 12 |
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Tips for Drawing:
- The
minute hand is longer and points to the number representing minutes in 5-minute increments (e.g., 3 = 15 min, 6 = 30 min, 9 = 45 min).
- The
hour hand is shorter and moves gradually. It’s not exactly on the hour number unless it's exactly that hour.
You can now draw these hands on each clock accordingly! 🕒✨
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of telling time worksheet quarter and half hour.
