Scrambled Sentences

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1. Quarter a nine to

The correct answer is "a quarter to nine" because it is the correct way to express the time 15 minutes before 9 o'clock. In this phrase, "a quarter" refers to 15 minutes, and "to" indicates that the time is approaching 9 o'clock. Therefore, "a quarter to nine" accurately describes the time being referred to.

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The 'Scrambled Sentences' quiz challenges learners to reorganize jumbled words into coherent sentences, focusing on time expressions. It enhances understanding of English sentence structure and grammatical timing, making... see moreit relevant for improving everyday communication skills. see less

2. Forty and at two

The given answer "at two and forty" is correct because it follows the correct order of words in a sentence. In English, the usual order is to place the number before the noun, so "at two" comes before "forty".

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4. Half twelve at a past

The correct answer is "at a half past twelve." This phrase indicates that the time being referred to is 12:30. The use of "at" indicates a specific point in time, while "half past" indicates that it is 30 minutes past the hour. Therefore, "at a half past twelve" means that it is 12:30.

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6. Seven a past half

The correct answer is "a half past seven". This phrase is used to indicate the time of 7:30. It follows the standard format of expressing time, where "a half" refers to 30 minutes and "past" indicates that the time is after the hour. Therefore, "a half past seven" means that it is 30 minutes after 7 o'clock.

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8. Fifty five at six and

The given answer "at six and fifty five" is the correct arrangement of the words "fifty five at six and". It follows the correct order of time, where "at six" indicates the hour and "fifty five" indicates the minutes. The answer is in the standard format of expressing time, with the hour preceding the minutes.

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9. Past three at quarter a

The phrase "at a quarter past three" indicates the specific time of 3:15. It means that the time is 15 minutes after three o'clock. The use of "a quarter" refers to a quarter of an hour, which is equivalent to 15 minutes. Therefore, "at a quarter past three" accurately describes the time of 3:15.

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