Time Multiple Choice Test

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Time Multiple Choice Test

Test your understanding of time with this ten question, self-marking multiple choice exercise.

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Here are 10 Time multiple choice questions written by people from around the world while using the main Pentransum activity. You will be awarded a trophy if you get at least 9 answers correct and you do this activity online.

1. At 9mph, how long does it take to travel 15 miles?

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This question was suggested by Poppy Couling, Feltontfleet School, Surrey

2. I finished reading a book at 9:30pm. It only took me two and a quarter hours and I read it without a break. What time did I start?

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3. If a programme on TV lasts for 40 minutes and it starts at 18:45 what time does it end?

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This question was suggested by Matthew Taylor, Leeds

4. A progamme lasts 35 minutes. It finishes at 12:15. What time did it start?

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This question was suggested by Hockey Puck, Birmingham, England

5. How long is it from 10:35am until 2:35pm?

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6. The last day of school is on Tuesday, December 17th. What day of the week is December 1st?

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This question was suggested by Tristan L, Wellington, NZ

7. How many hours in 2 weeks?

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This question was suggested by Ben Moffatt, Guide Post

8. The school day starts at 8:45 a.m. and finishes at 2:55 p.m. There are two breaks, lasting 25 minutes and 45 minutes respectively. How much time is spent in class learning?

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This question was suggested by Tristan L, Wellington, NZ

9. How many seconds are there in a day?

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This question was suggested by Julie, Australia

10. This year, September has a Friday the 13th. What day is September 1st?

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This question was suggested by Tristan, Wellington, New Zealand

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Instructions

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