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1138 in Words
The number 1138 is written as one thousand one hundred thirty-eight. It is commonly used to represent smaller quantities such as books in a library, houses in a neighborhood, or seats in a small auditorium. In this topic, we will be discussing 1138 in words.
1138 in Words
Before we learn more about 1138 in words, let’s first understand a few basic rules. Always spell out numbers at the beginning of the sentence instead of writing the numeral.
Another important rule is to use a hyphen for compound numbers from twenty-one to ninety-nine. These are some basic rules to keep in mind when writing numbers in words.
How to write 1138 in words?
Writing numbers in words is essential when filling official documents or checks. But how do we write a number like 1138 in words? The answer lies in breaking the number into its place values.
Let’s look into how we represent 1138 in its place values with the help of a place value chart. So for 1138, we split the number into thousands, hundreds, tens, and ones. 1 represents the thousands place, another 1 represents the hundreds place, 3 represents the tens place, and 8 represents the ones place.
Step 1: Begin with the leftmost digit, and assign each digit a place value as you move from left to right. For 1138, we start from thousands, hundreds, tens, and then the ones place.
Step 2: Next, combine the values from each place and then read the values aloud. In 1138, we can see that the number consists of 8 ‘ones’, 3 ‘tens’, 1 ‘hundred’, and 1 ‘thousand’.
Starting from the leftmost value, read the number together from left to right, keeping in mind the place values. When we read it out loud, we read it as “one thousand one hundred thirty-eight”.
Learn More About the Number 1138
Now that we have learned how to express the number 1138 in words, let us learn more about the properties of the number.
Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them in 1138 in Words
The following points are a few common mistakes that children make. When writing numbers into words, it can get a little confusing:
Mistake 1
Not placing digits in the correct place value order.
We must always ensure that the correct place value is used. A hyphen should be used to separate tens and ones in compound numbers from twenty-one through ninety-nine.
Example:
Incorrect: Forty three
Correct: Forty-three
Mistake 2
Removing the zero when reading the words aloud
When reading numbers like 205 or 4001, students may sometimes assume that 0 needs to be omitted, which is incorrect. This will affect the pronunciation of the number. Make sure zero is included as part of the number’s place value.
Example:
Incorrect: 205 (if we omit the zero, we would read it as twenty-five)
Correct: 205 should be read as two hundred five
Mistake 3
Confusing similar sounding words with each other and making spelling mistakes.
There are a few numbers that have very similar sounds. We must make sure that we are clear with the pronunciation of the number. We must also make sure that when writing the numbers in words, we avoid spelling mistakes.
Example: Fifty being mistaken as fifteen. 50000 being written as fifty thuosand.
Mistake 4
Overuse of the word ‘and’
Overusing the word ‘and’ is a very common mistake that a lot of children make. This is common, especially in larger numbers.
Example:
Incorrect: 137 = One and hundred and thirty-seven
Correct: 137 = One hundred thirty-seven (notice the placement of ‘and’)
Mistake 5
Reading or writing the numbers in the wrong order.
When children start learning about writing numbers in words, it is possible they may struggle with the sequence of numbers. So we need to stress the importance of the place values. Begin from the largest number to the smallest number.
Example:
Incorrect: 4,225 = Four thousand twenty-two hundred and five
Correct: 4225 = Four thousand two hundred five.
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Important Glossaries for 1138 in Words
- Place value: The position of a digit in the place value chart. For example, in 1,138, the place value of 1 is thousand.
- Hyphen: A punctuation mark used to join words or parts of words. In numbers, it is used in compound numbers like twenty-one.
- Thousands: A place value indicating the number of thousands in a number. In 1138, '1' is in the thousand place.
- Hundreds: A place value indicating the number of hundreds in a number. In 1138, '1' is in the hundred place.
- Tens: A place value indicating the number of tens in a number. In 1138, '3' is in the tens place.
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