Questions on Elapsed Time
20 multiple choice questions for Grade 6, focusing on Elapsed Time, using real-life style word problems with five answer options each. At the end, you'll find the answer key with explanations.
Grade 6 – Elapsed Time
20 Multiple Choice Questions with Real-World Scenarios
Each question has 5 choices (A–E).
Questions
1. Lena started watching a documentary at 2:10 PM. It ended at 3:35 PM. How long was the documentary?
A) 1 hr 15 min
B) 1 hr 20 min
C) 1 hr 25 min
D) 1 hr 30 min
E) 1 hr 35 min
2. Jay started doing laundry at 9:50 AM. He finished at 11:15 AM. How long did it take?
A) 1 hr 15 min
B) 1 hr 25 min
C) 1 hr 30 min
D) 1 hr 20 min
E) 1 hr 10 min
3. A concert started at 6:45 PM and ended at 9:10 PM. What was the duration of the concert?
A) 2 hr 15 min
B) 2 hr 20 min
C) 2 hr 25 min
D) 2 hr 30 min
E) 2 hr 35 min
4. A hiking trip began at 7:25 AM and ended at 11:10 AM. How long was the hike?
A) 3 hr 45 min
B) 3 hr 35 min
C) 3 hr 30 min
D) 3 hr 40 min
E) 3 hr 50 min
5. Samantha studied from 4:00 PM to 5:55 PM. How much time did she spend studying?
A) 1 hr 45 min
B) 1 hr 50 min
C) 1 hr 55 min
D) 2 hr
E) 2 hr 5 min
6. A cooking class started at 2:30 PM and lasted until 4:10 PM. How long was the class?
A) 1 hr 30 min
B) 1 hr 40 min
C) 1 hr 45 min
D) 1 hr 35 min
E) 1 hr 25 min
7. A soccer game started at 10:15 AM and ended at 12:50 PM. What was the total game time?
A) 2 hr 35 min
B) 2 hr 30 min
C) 2 hr 40 min
D) 2 hr 45 min
E) 2 hr 25 min
8. If a meeting started at 1:20 PM and ended at 3:00 PM, how long did it last?
A) 1 hr 30 min
B) 1 hr 35 min
C) 1 hr 40 min
D) 1 hr 45 min
E) 1 hr 50 min
9. The train left the station at 11:05 AM and arrived at 1:30 PM. What was the duration of the trip?
A) 2 hr 15 min
B) 2 hr 20 min
C) 2 hr 25 min
D) 2 hr 30 min
E) 2 hr 35 min
10. The school play started at 6:10 PM and ended at 8:15 PM. How long was the play?
A) 2 hr 5 min
B) 2 hr 10 min
C) 2 hr 15 min
D) 2 hr 20 min
E) 2 hr 25 min
11. Natalie’s piano practice began at 3:40 PM and lasted until 5:00 PM. How long did she practice?
A) 1 hr 10 min
B) 1 hr 15 min
C) 1 hr 20 min
D) 1 hr 25 min
E) 1 hr 30 min
12. A movie started at 7:45 PM and ended at 10:10 PM. What is the duration of the movie?
A) 2 hr 20 min
B) 2 hr 25 min
C) 2 hr 30 min
D) 2 hr 35 min
E) 2 hr 15 min
13. A science experiment began at 10:30 AM and ended at 11:55 AM. How long did it take?
A) 1 hr 20 min
B) 1 hr 25 min
C) 1 hr 30 min
D) 1 hr 15 min
E) 1 hr 10 min
14. A dentist appointment began at 8:05 AM and ended at 9:40 AM. What was the total time?
A) 1 hr 35 min
B) 1 hr 40 min
C) 1 hr 30 min
D) 1 hr 45 min
E) 1 hr 25 min
15. A bike ride started at 2:50 PM and ended at 4:30 PM. How long was the ride?
A) 1 hr 40 min
B) 1 hr 35 min
C) 1 hr 30 min
D) 1 hr 45 min
E) 1 hr 25 min
16. A workshop began at 1:15 PM and lasted until 3:45 PM. How long did it last?
A) 2 hr 15 min
B) 2 hr 20 min
C) 2 hr 25 min
D) 2 hr 30 min
E) 2 hr 35 min
17. Lisa’s bus ride started at 6:55 AM and ended at 8:20 AM. How long was the ride?
A) 1 hr 20 min
B) 1 hr 25 min
C) 1 hr 30 min
D) 1 hr 35 min
E) 1 hr 15 min
18. A train left at 7:30 PM and arrived at 9:50 PM. How long was the journey?
A) 2 hr 10 min
B) 2 hr 20 min
C) 2 hr 15 min
D) 2 hr 25 min
E) 2 hr 30 min
19. A student started reading at 5:10 PM and finished at 6:55 PM. How long did they read?
A) 1 hr 45 min
B) 1 hr 50 min
C) 1 hr 40 min
D) 1 hr 55 min
E) 2 hr
20. The race started at 8:20 AM and ended at 9:45 AM. What was the elapsed time?
A) 1 hr 10 min
B) 1 hr 15 min
C) 1 hr 20 min
D) 1 hr 25 min
E) 1 hr 30 min
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Answer Key with Explanations
Q# |
Answer |
Explanation |
|---|---|---|
1 |
A) 1 hr 25 min |
3:35 − 2:10 = 1 hr 25 min |
2 |
B) 1 hr 25 min |
11:15 − 9:50 = 1 hr 25 min |
3 |
C) 2 hr 25 min |
9:10 − 6:45 = 2 hr 25 min |
4 |
A) 3 hr 45 min |
11:10 − 7:25 = 3 hr 45 min |
5 |
A) 1 hr 55 min |
5:55 − 4:00 = 1 hr 55 min |
6 |
B) 1 hr 40 min |
4:10 − 2:30 = 1 hr 40 min |
7 |
A) 2 hr 35 min |
12:50 − 10:15 = 2 hr 35 min |
8 |
A) 1 hr 40 min |
3:00 − 1:20 = 1 hr 40 min |
9 |
B) 2 hr 25 min |
1:30 − 11:05 = 2 hr 25 min |
10 |
C) 2 hr 5 min |
8:15 − 6:10 = 2 hr 5 min |
11 |
A) 1 hr 20 min |
5:00 − 3:40 = 1 hr 20 min |
12 |
B) 2 hr 25 min |
10:10 − 7:45 = 2 hr 25 min |
13 |
D) 1 hr 25 min |
11:55 − 10:30 = 1 hr 25 min |
14 |
A) 1 hr 35 min |
9:40 − 8:05 = 1 hr 35 min |
15 |
A) 1 hr 40 min |
4:30 − 2:50 = 1 hr 40 min |
16 |
D) 2 hr 30 min |
3:45 − 1:15 = 2 hr 30 min |
17 |
B) 1 hr 25 min |
8:20 − 6:55 = 1 hr 25 min |
18 |
B) 2 hr 20 min |
9:50 − 7:30 = 2 hr 20 min |
19 |
A) 1 hr 45 min |
6:55 − 5:10 = 1 hr 45 min |
20 |
C) 1 hr 25 min |
9:45 − 8:20 = 1 hr 25 min |
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