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Minutes in the first half of the clock are past or after the hour.
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After 30 minutes, count down to the next hour.
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When it is 15 minutes past, say it’s “quarter after” or “quarter past.”
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When it’s 15 minutes to the hour, say it’s “quarter to.” 11:45 = quarter to 12 |
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After exactly 30 minutes, say “half past.” 12:30 = half past 12
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