Question

The time in the below clock is 8:45.


It is also known as _________

• A. Quarter past nine
• B. Quarter to nine
• C. Quarter past eight
• D. Quarter to eight

Answer 1

The correct option is B Quarter to nine

While reading the clock, 15 minutes after the clock strikes an hour is called a quarter past and 30 minutes after an hour is called a half past. 45 minutes after an hour is called quarter to the next hour.
In the given clock time is 8:45, which 45 minutes after eight. So it is known as quarter to nine.