Îți voi exemplifica un dialog , cu întrebare şi răspuns.
Mod 1:
What time is it? It's twenty-four to two.
Mod 2:
What's the time? It's one thirty-six.
Mod 1:
What time is it? It's twenty-four past four.
Mod 2:
What's the time? It's four twenty-four.
Mod 1:
What time is it? It's one to ten.
Mod 2:
What's the time? It's nine fifty-nine.
Mod 1:
What time is it? It's fourteen past eight.
Mod 2:
What's the time? It's eight fourteen.
Mod 1:
What time is it? It's seventeen to eight.
Mod 2:
What's the time? It's seven forty-three.
Mod 1:
What time is it? It's twelve to six.
Mod 2:
What's the time? It's seven forty-eight.