Question Paper

Chapter 5: Telling Time

Instructions: Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Good luck!

Total Marks: [Insert Total Marks based on your grading scale]

Choose the best answer for each question.

In the olden days, people primarily used what to know the time of day? a) Clocks b) Watches c) The Sun d) Digital displays

The Sun always rises in which direction? a) West b) North c) South d) East

How many seconds are there in one minute? a) 12 b) 30 c) 60 d) 100

Which month in a standard year has the fewest number of days? a) January b) February c) June d) December

What is the main purpose of a timeline? a) To show the days of the week. b) To list events in the order they happened. c) To tell you the exact time in hours and minutes. d) To help you remember mnemonics.

Complete each sentence with the correct word(s).

At noon, the Sun is right __________________________ our heads.

Water clocks and the __________________________were also used in the olden days to measure time.

The short hand on the clock face shows us the __________________________.

There are __________________________hours in a day.

A __________________________year occurs once every four years and has 366 days.

Write T for True and F for False.

People have always known how to tell time.

The shadow is long in the morning when the Sun rises.

60 minutes make one hour.

There are 12 months in a year.

A calendar only shows the days in a year.

Explain the following terms in one or two sentences.

Dawn:

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Leap Year:

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Answer the following questions briefly.

Name three things that were used to tell time before modern clocks were invented.

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What is the main function of a calendar?

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Why is it helpful to use a timeline?

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Study the image below and answer the questions.

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How many days are there in July 2023, according to this calendar?

On what day of the week does July 4th fall?

What day of the week is July 15th?

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Answer the following questions in 4-5 sentences.

Imagine you are explaining to a friend who has never seen a clock, how the minute hand and hour hand help us tell time. Describe their roles and how they work together.

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Explain why knowing how to tell time is important for our daily activities and social life. Give examples.

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Differentiate between a “standard year” and a “leap year” in terms of their days.

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Think about your own daily routine. What are two activities you do that depend on knowing the time?

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Chapter: 05. Telling Time

Time Travelers’ Challenge!

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Section B: Fill in the Blanks

Section C: True/False Questions

Section D: Explanation of Terms

Section E: Short Answer Questions

Section F: Diagram-Based Questions

Section G: Long Answer Questions

Section H: Identifying and Differentiate Concepts

Section I: Everyday Use