When we talk about 'quarter to' a certain hour, we mean it's 15 minutes before that hour. Think of a clock face divided into four equal parts. 'Quarter to' means we're three-quarters of the way through the hour. So, instead of saying 45 minutes past, we say 'quarter to' the next hour. It's like saying there are only 15 minutes left until the new hour begins! This helps us quickly understand how much time is remaining until the next hour starts. Let's get into practice now.
Match the words with their correct definitions:
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. Quarter to | A. The face of the clock |
| 2. Clock Face | B. A unit of time equal to 60 minutes |
| 3. Hour | C. A period of fifteen minutes |
| 4. Minute | D. 15 minutes before the hour |
| 5. Fifteen | E. A unit of time equal to 60 seconds |
Complete the following sentences using the words: hour, minutes, clock, quarter to, time.
Imagine it's 'quarter to' 3. What time will it be in 20 minutes? Explain how you figured it out!
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