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WRITE DESCRIPTION HERE1-I can't understand the structure of the  first underlined statement in red!Would anyone mind explaining me some simpler?It doesn't have the subject!!!2-What does "is that the time" mean?Does it mean "It isn't  a suitable time to take him/her to school!" ?

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

It simply means "Is that what time it is?"

CalifJim · Answer

— Will orange juice do? [ Is orange juice an acceptable substitute for you? ]
— Yes, that will do. [ Yes, I will take orange juice instead of apple juice. ]

When you ask if something will do, you're asking if it is good enough.
When you say that something will do, you're saying it is good enough even though it may not be exactly what is wanted or needed.

Vidreneh2-What does "is that the time" mean?

In many of the world's languages it's expressed as "the hour" rather than "the time". Yours may be one of those.

It's a rhetorical question. The person has looked at his watch and seen what time it is. He may realize that he is going to be late for something. He asks, "Is that the time?" as if surprised by what time it is, but he's really saying that he's going to leave very soon.

CJ

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