To determine the hour for this time, we look at the number in the hour's position, which is 9. For the minute's position, we look at the number in the minute's position, which is 15. Since the number in the minute's position is greater than 0 but less than 30, we say "fifteen minutes past" the hour. Finally, we say the hour, which is nine. So, 9:15 is read as "nine-fifteen."
2. 15:00 It's three
For this time, the number in the hour's position is 15. However, in this case, we need to convert it to a 12-hour format. Since 15 is greater than 12, we subtract 12 from it. So, 15 - 12 = 3. Thus, the hour value for this time is 3. As for the minute's position, the number is 00, which means there are no minutes specified. Therefore, we simply say "o'clock." Therefore, 15:00 is read as "three o'clock."
3. 7:30 It's seven
For this time, the number in the hour's position is 7. There are no conversions required in this case since 7 is within the 1-12 range of the 12-hour format. As for the minutes, the number in the minute's position is 30. Since the number in the minute's position is exactly 30, we say "thirty" minutes. Therefore, 7:30 is read as "seven thirty."
4. 11:45 It's twelve
For this time, the number in the hour's position is 11. There are no conversions needed since 11 is within the 1-12 range of the 12-hour format. As for the minutes, the number in the minute's position is 45. Since the number in the minute's position is greater than 30, we say "fifteen minutes to" the next hour. So, the next hour is 12. Therefore, 11:45 is read as "twelve forty-five."
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9:15 It's a quarter past Nine
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15:00 It's three o’clock
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7:30 It's half past Seven
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11:45 It's: a quarter to twelve