British English: Quoting a Phone Number

British English: Quoting a Phone Number

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English

6th - 7th Grade

Hard

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The video tutorial explains how quoting numbers, especially phone numbers, can differ from regular number usage. It highlights the use of 'oh' instead of zero and 'hundred' when two zeros appear together. The tutorial emphasizes that there are no strict rules, and individuals can choose how to quote numbers. Examples are provided to illustrate these concepts.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

When quoting a phone number, what is a common alternative to saying 'zero'?

Oh

Null

Zilch

Zero

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What term is often used when two zeros appear together in a phone number?

Pair

Hundred

Zero Zero

Double Zero

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might someone choose to break down a phone number?

By ignoring zeros

By using only zeros

By using letters

Into units of ten

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is NOT a rule for quoting phone numbers?

Using 'hundred' for two zeros

Using 'oh' for zero

Always breaking numbers into tens

Personal choice in quoting

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What should you remember to fit in when quoting phone numbers?

The 'oh' and 'hundred' rules

Always use zeros

Never use 'hundred'

Use only digits