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WORD FORM OF A NUMBER

Word Form Of A Number

Definition Of Word Form Of A Number

Word form of a number is a way to write the number using words.

More About Word Form of a Number

The word form of the number nine thousand, three hundred twenty-five is 9,325
The word form of the number eighty five thousand, four hundred fifty-nine is 85,459

Video Examples: Word Form of Numbers

Solved Examples on Word Form of a Number

Ques: Choose the correct word form for the number 505,505

Choices:

A. Five hundred thousand, five hundred five
B. Five hundred five thousand, five hundred five
C. Five hundred five thousand
D. Five hundred five
Correct Answer = B

Solution:

Step 1: The word form for the number 505,505 is "five hundred five thousand, five hundred five"

Ques: Choose the correct word form for the number 2,403,819.

Choices:

A. Two million four hundred three thousand eight hundred nineteen
B. Two million three hundred four thousand eight hundred nineteen
C. Three million four hundred three thousand eight hundred nineteen
D. Two million four hundred five thousand eight hundred nineteen
Correct Answer = A

Solution:

Step 1: The word form for the number 2,403,819 is "Two million four hundred three thousand eight hundred nineteen".

Quick Summary

  • Word form expresses numbers using words.
  • Understanding place value is essential for converting numbers to word form.
  • Commas are used to separate groups of three digits, aiding in reading large numbers.
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⚠️ Common Mistakes

  • Incorrectly identifying place values (e.g., confusing hundreds and thousands).
  • Misspelling number words (e.g., 'fourty' instead of 'forty').
  • Forgetting to include 'and' when necessary (common in some regions, but generally avoided in formal word form).

📋 Standards Alignment

  • CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.NBT.A.2

🍎 Teacher Insights

Use manipulatives like base-ten blocks to help students visualize place value. Practice reading numbers aloud in word form. Emphasize correct spelling and grammar.

🎓 Prerequisites

  • Place Value
  • Understanding of digits 0-9
  • Basic reading skills

Check Your Knowledge

Q1: What is the word form of 505,505?

Q2: What is the word form of 2,403,819?

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How do you write 1,000 in word form?
A: One thousand

Q: What is the word form of 23?
A: Twenty-three

Q: How do you write larger numbers like 1,000,000 in word form?
A: One million

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