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The hour hand is
half way between
5 and 6 and the minute hand is at 6. So, the time is
half-past five.
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The hour hand is
half way between
11 and 12 and the minute hand is at 6. So, the time is
half-past eleven.
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The hour hand is
half way between
4 and 5 and the minute hand is at 6. so the time is
half-
past four.