LoginExpressing Time
Expressing time is not just about time and numbers. In this lesson, we will learn how to tell time and learn more about it.
How to Express Time?
Expressing time involves talking about a specific time using numbers, usually hours, minutes, and seconds.
How to Ask About Time?
Expressions like 'what time is it?' or 'what's the time?' are used to ask about the current time. It is the most common way to ask about time. The answer to this question starts with 'it is ...'.
What's the time? It’s
The interrogative adverb when is used to ask about the time of an event. For example; a movie, a concert, etc.
O’clock, Quarter, Half
The term 'o'clock' is short for 'of the clock' and is used to indicate the exact hour of the day. Each hour is 60 minutes, and a quarter of an hour is 15 minutes. Similarly, half an hour is equivalent to 30 minutes, as 'half' represents the fraction 1/2.
2:00 → 'It’s two
3:15 → 'It’s three-fifteen' or 'It’s a
12:30 → 'It’s twelve thirty' or 'It’s
Tip!
Using numbers is a simple way of reading the minutes. Take a look at some examples:
3:15 → It's
7:30 → It's
11:45 → It's
Parts of the Day
To talk about any time before noon, 'AM' is used. To talk about any time after noon, PM is used.
1:00 → It is 1 in the afternoon or it’s 1
6:00 → It is 6 in the morning so it’s 6
12:00 → It’s 12 PM or it’s
12:00 → It’s 12 AM or it’s
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