alleryWhich two terms are unambiguous in 12-hour time?
A12 a.m. and 12 p.m.
BHalf five and ten of
CDawn and sunrise time
DNoon and midnight
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Noon and midnight
1. 12 a.m. and 12 p.m. cause confusion because people use them in opposite ways.
2. The words noon and midnight cannot be read two ways.
3. Dawn and dusk are not exact clock times.
_Source: Wikipedia, 12-hour clock, Lead section_
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