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Write 11 in words

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The question

Question: write 11 in words.

Write 11 in words

1 Split into tens and ones

11 is 1 ten and 1 one.

That is 10 and 1.

11 = 10 + 1

2 Say each part

11 has its own word: eleven.

We just learn it.

11 → eleven

3 Write the word

So 11 is eleven.

= eleven

4 Check

We read it back.

Eleven is 11.

Yes!

It works.

eleven → 11

Let's look back.

First: split into tens and ones.

Then: say each part.

Then: write the word.

Last: check.

Answer
= eleven

Your turn

Try this one yourself, then check:

Write 12 in words
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twelve

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