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Standard 3.0 Knowledge of Measurement

Topic A. Measurement Units

Indicator 1. Read customary and metric measurement units

Objective b. Tell time in days, hours, minutes, and seconds

Assessment limit: Use the nearest minute using an analog clock

Selected Response Item

Look at the clock below.

What time is shown on the clock?

  1. 2:46
  2. 2:48
  3. 2:53
  4. 3:07
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Correct Answer:
C