A clock is a device that measures and shows time, often on a wall or surface.
The idea
Say the clock says nine for its display. If it is five minutes fast, it shows a time five minutes later than the correct time.
Examples
- The clock is on the wall.
- The kitchen clock says nine.
- This clock is five minutes fast.
- She set the clock to the correct time.
- There are two clocks in the room.
- The alarm clock rang at six.
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Watch out
A clock showing a particular time may be wrong; its display alone does not guarantee the actual time.
Try it yourself
Interpret a fast clock. The correct time is 9:00; the clock is five minutes fast. What does it show? (9:05 / 8:55)
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9:05
A clock five minutes fast shows a later time than the correct time.
Choose the device word. The device on the wall that shows time is a ___. (clock / hour)
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clock
Clock names the device that displays the time.
Decide what a display proves. A clock says nine. Does that alone prove the actual time is nine? (no / yes)
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no
A display does not prove the clock is correct.
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Interpret a fast clock. The correct time is 9:00; the clock is five minutes fast. What does it show? (9:05 / 8:55)
Choose the device word. The device on the wall that shows time is a ___. (clock / hour)
Decide what a display proves. A clock says nine. Does that alone prove the actual time is nine? (no / yes)
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