Match Numerals to Words
Every numeral has a written word name. The numeral 4 is written as 'four', and 9 is written as 'nine'. This skill practises matching what you see (the numeral) to what you say and write (the word).
Worked examples
Which word matches this number?
The numeral 4 is the word 'four'. Match the symbol to its name.
Answer: four
Which word matches this number?
The numeral 9 is the word 'nine'. Learning these pairs helps with reading and writing numbers.
Answer: nine
Tips
- •Learn the words for 0–10 first, then 11–20.
- •Say the word out loud as you match — hearing it helps you remember.
- •Some words look similar (seven/eleven, four/fourteen) — read carefully.
Key words
numeralword namematchnumber word