Question

Ram uses the following sentence to tell the time of the day to Shyam. Which one is the correct sentence?

• A. It is 2 pm in the afternoon
• B. It is 2 pm
• C. It is 2 pm in the noon
• D. It is 2 o'clock in the afternoon

Hint:

Check whether the time word already tells you am or pm before adding "in the afternoon" or "in the noon".

Answer 1

The Correct Option is D

To determine the correct sentence that Ram uses to tell the time to Shyam, we need to analyze the given options for their grammatical accuracy and clarity.

1. Option: "It is 2 pm in the afternoon"
   • This sentence is redundant because "pm" already indicates the afternoon in the context of time.
2. Option: "It is 2 pm"
   • This sentence is technically correct but lacks any additional context about whether it is afternoon, as "pm" could refer to both afternoon and early evening.
3. Option: "It is 2 pm in the noon"
   • Noon is generally understood to be 12 pm, making this sentence incorrect since 2 pm is not considered noon.
4. Option: "It is 2 o'clock in the afternoon"
   • This sentence correctly specifies that it is 2 o'clock in the afternoon without any redundancy. The expression "2 o'clock" is clear and precise, and mentioning "in the afternoon" adds clarity to the time being referred to.

Therefore, the correct sentence that accurately conveys the time is "It is 2 o'clock in the afternoon."

This option provides clarity without redundancy and aligns with common expressions used in English to indicate time.

Answer 2

To determine the correct sentence from the options provided for telling the time of day, let's analyze each sentence:

1. Option 1: "It is 2 pm in the afternoon"
   • Analysis: The term "pm" already implies the period post midday, which is the afternoon. Thus, saying "2 pm in the afternoon" is redundant because "pm" itself indicates afternoon when referring to time. Therefore, this option is incorrect.
2. Option 2: "It is 2 pm"
   • Analysis: This sentence is technically correct in indicating the time. However, it does not specify the part of the day explicitly (afternoon). It simply states the time without additional context. While not incorrect, it lacks the explicit mention of "afternoon" which you might want for clarity in some conversations.
3. Option 3: "It is 2 pm in the noon"
   • Analysis: The phrase "in the noon" is incorrect here. "Noon" specifically refers to 12:00 pm, which is the middle of the day. Hence saying "2 pm in the noon" is logically incorrect because 2 pm is in the afternoon, not noon.
4. Option 4: "It is 2 o'clock in the afternoon"
   • Analysis: This sentence correctly states both the time (2 o'clock) and specifies that it is in the afternoon. It avoids redundancy and gives a complete understanding of the time in context.

Based on the rationale above, Option 4: "It is 2 o'clock in the afternoon" is the grammatically correct and contextually clear choice for telling someone the time of day.