Introduction

Hello Year 5! Today, we are going to learn how to write large numbers in words. This is an important skill that will help you understand numbers better and communicate them clearly. Let’s break it down step by step!

Understanding Large Numbers

What are Large Numbers?

Large numbers are numbers that have many digits. For example, 1,234 or 45,678 are large numbers. The more digits a number has, the larger it is!

Key Rules for Writing Numbers in Words

  1. Break it Down: Always break the number down into groups of three digits. For example, in the number 1,234,567, we can break it down into 1 million, 234 thousand, and 567.
  2. Use Place Values: Each group of three digits has a place value. Here are some key place values:
    • Thousands (1,000)
    • Millions (1,000,000)
    • Billions (1,000,000,000)
  3. Combine Words: Use ‘and’ for numbers in the hundreds. For example, 1,234 is written as “one thousand two hundred and thirty-four.”
  4. Hyphenate When Needed: When writing numbers between twenty-one and ninety-nine in words, use a hyphen. For example, 45 is written as “forty-five.”

Examples

  • 1,234: One thousand two hundred and thirty-four
  • 56,789: Fifty-six thousand seven hundred and eighty-nine
  • 1,000,000: One million

Tips and Tricks

  • Practice with Smaller Numbers: Start with smaller numbers and gradually move to larger ones.
  • Read Aloud: Reading the numbers aloud can help you remember how to write them in words.
  • Write it Down: Practice writing large numbers in words until you feel comfortable.

Practice Questions

Easy Level Questions

  1. Write in words: 102
  2. Write in words: 215
  3. Write in words: 500
  4. Write in words: 1,000
  5. Write in words: 3,456
  6. Write in words: 789
  7. Write in words: 1,234
  8. Write in words: 100
  9. Write in words: 45
  10. Write in words: 600

Medium Level Questions

  1. Write in words: 2,345
  2. Write in words: 78,901
  3. Write in words: 1,234,567
  4. Write in words: 4,500
  5. Write in words: 99,999
  6. Write in words: 12,345
  7. Write in words: 6,789
  8. Write in words: 10,000
  9. Write in words: 7,500
  10. Write in words: 45,678

Hard Level Questions

  1. Write in words: 1,234,000
  2. Write in words: 5,678,900
  3. Write in words: 8,765,432
  4. Write in words: 100,000
  5. Write in words: 3,456,789
  6. Write in words: 1,000,001
  7. Write in words: 9,876,543
  8. Write in words: 2,222,222
  9. Write in words: 4,321,098
  10. Write in words: 7,000,000

Answers and Explanations

Easy Level Answers

  1. One hundred two
  2. Two hundred fifteen
  3. Five hundred
  4. One thousand
  5. Three thousand four hundred fifty-six
  6. Seven hundred eighty-nine
  7. One thousand two hundred thirty-four
  8. One hundred
  9. Forty-five
  10. Six hundred

Medium Level Answers

  1. Two thousand three hundred forty-five
  2. Seventy-eight thousand nine hundred one
  3. One million two hundred thirty-four thousand five hundred sixty-seven
  4. Four thousand five hundred
  5. Ninety-nine thousand nine hundred ninety-nine
  6. Twelve thousand three hundred forty-five
  7. Six thousand seven hundred eighty-nine
  8. Ten thousand
  9. Seven thousand five hundred
  10. Forty-five thousand six hundred seventy-eight

Hard Level Answers

  1. One million two hundred thirty-four thousand
  2. Five million six hundred seventy-eight thousand nine hundred
  3. Eight million seven hundred sixty-five thousand four hundred thirty-two
  4. One hundred thousand
  5. Three million four hundred fifty-six thousand seven hundred eighty-nine
  6. One million one
  7. Nine million eight hundred seventy-six thousand five hundred forty-three
  8. Two million two hundred twenty-two thousand two hundred twenty-two
  9. Four million three hundred twenty-one thousand ninety-eight
  10. Seven million

Conclusion

Great job today, Year 5! Now you know how to write large numbers in words. Remember to practice, and you will get better and better! If you have any questions, feel free to ask. Happy writing!