12. Time – 2                 Worksheet Solutions

Q1: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs).

(i) Which of the following tells us the time during the day?
(a) Calendar
(b) Clock
(c) Compass
(d) Calculator

Ans: (b)
A clock tells us the time during the day.

(ii) What do we call the time when the sun is highest in the sky, and it’s usually time for lunch?
(a) Morning
(b) Evening
(c) Noon
(d) Midnight

Ans: (c)
Noon is when the sun is highest in the sky, and it’s time for lunch.

(iii) How many hours are there in a day?
(a) 12 hours
(b) 24 hours
(c) 6 hours
(d) 48 hours

Ans: (b)
There are 24 hours in a day.

(iv) What comes after 5 o’clock in the evening?
(a) 1 o’clock
(b) 2 o’clock
(c) 6 o’clock
(d) 12 o’clock

Ans: (c)
6 o’clock comes after 5 o’clock in the evening.

(v) When do we usually go to bed at night?
(a) In the morning
(b) At noon
(c) In the evening
(d) At bedtime

Ans: (d)
We usually go to bed at night at bedtime.Q2: Fill in the Blanks.

(i) There are 60 minutes in 1 ________.
Ans: Hour
There are 60 minutes in 1 hour.

(ii) The small hand on a clock points to the ________.
Ans: Hours
The small hand on a clock points to the hours.

(iii) The big hand on a clock points to the ________.
Ans: Minutes
The big hand on a clock points to the minutes.

(iv) 12 o’clock at night is also called ________.
Ans: Midnight
12 o’clock at night is also called midnight.

(v) 12 o’clock in the day is also called ________.
Ans: Noon
12 o’clock in the day is also called noon.Q3: Short Answer Questions.

(i) What is a clock, and how does it help us?
Ans: A clock is a device that tells us the time. It helps us know when it’s time to eat, sleep, play, and do different activities.

(ii) Can you explain what happens at noon?
Ans: At noon, the sun is highest in the sky, and it’s time for lunch. People take a break from their work or school to eat.

(iii) What’s the difference between morning and evening?
Ans: Morning is the time when it gets bright and people wake up. Evening is the time when it starts getting dark, and it’s closer to bedtime.

(iv) What is bedtime, and why is it important?
Ans: Bedtime is the time when we go to bed to sleep at night. It’s important because our bodies need rest, and sleep helps us grow and stay healthy.

(v) How many minutes are there in an hour, and can you give an example of an activity that takes 30 minutes?
Ans: There are 60 minutes in an hour. An example of an activity that takes 30 minutes is watching a short TV show or having a quick meal.