Names of numbers in English facts for kids
Did you know that numbers have their own special words? We use these words every day to count things, tell time, and even talk about money! Learning how to write and say numbers correctly is super important. This article will help you understand the words for different numbers, especially the smaller ones.
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Basic Number Words (0-19)
Let's start with the words for numbers from zero to nineteen. Some of these words are a bit unique, which we call irregular. This means they don't follow a simple pattern.
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Words for Tens (20-90)
Next, let's look at the words for numbers that are multiples of ten, like twenty, thirty, and so on. Many of these also have unique spellings.
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How to Write Numbers 21-99
When you write numbers between 21 and 99, you need to use a hyphen (-) between the tens word and the ones word. This helps make the number clear and easy to read.
- 21: twenty-one
- 29: twenty-nine
- 64: sixty-four
- 99: ninety-nine
Understanding Hundreds
The number 100 is usually written as "one hundred." Sometimes, people might say "a hundred," which means the same thing.
Writing Numbers from 100 to 999
To write numbers that are 100 or more, up to 999, follow these simple steps:
- First, say how many hundreds there are. For example, for 200, you say "two hundred."
- Then, if there are any numbers left over (like 21, 75, or 12), you write those words after the "hundred."
- Sometimes, people add the word "and" before the leftover part. Both ways are correct!
Here are some examples:
- 101: one hundred one (or one hundred and one)
- 102: one hundred two (or one hundred and two)
- 175: one hundred seventy-five
- 200: two hundred
- 300: three hundred
- 512: five hundred twelve
- 987: nine hundred eighty-seven
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