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Decimals in word form

10 questions

5th - 5th Grade

Mathematics

This Grade 5 mathematics worksheet builds fluency in translating decimals between word form and standard form. Students work with tenths, hundredths, and thousandths in examples such as 792.05, 6.084, 0.404, 6.73, and 0.8, while also identifying the value of a digit in a number. The 10-question set includes 8 multiple-choice questions and 2 fill-in-the-blank items, giving students practice recognizing decimal notation and writing numbers from written descriptions. Use this free printable worksheet with Grade 5 learners for independent practice, guided review, or a quick formative assessment after introducing decimal place value and number names. The varied question formats help reveal whether students can distinguish decimal places in word form, select the matching numeral, and write larger numbers with decimal parts accurately. A complete answer key is included for efficient checking and feedback.

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Decimals in word form

Total questions: 10

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which decimal number represents seven hundred ninety-two and five hundredths?
a)
792.500
b)
792.05
c)
792.005
d)
792,500
2.
Which number represents six and eighty-four thousandths in standard form?  
a)
684
b)
6.84
c)
68.40
d)
6.084
3.

What is the correct way to write 3.45 in word form?

a)

three point four five

b)

three and forty five tenths

c)

three and forty five hundredths

d)

three and forty five

4.

How do you write 0.404 in word form?

a)

Four zero four and four tenths

b)

Four hundred four and four hundredths

c)

Four hundred four thousandths

d)

Four hundred four and forty hundredths

5.

What is the correct way to write 3.45 in word form?

a)

three point four five

b)

three and forty five tenths

c)

three and forty five hundredths

d)

three and forty five

6.

What is the value of of the digit in red:

6,792

a)

9

b)

90

c)

900

d)

9000

7.

Write these words in standard form: nine thousand eight hundred seventy-six and five tenths

(a)  

8.

Write these words in standard form: two thousand six and twenty-three hundredths

(a)  

9.
Which number shows six and seventy-three hundredths in standard form?
a)
6,730
b)
67.3
c)
6.73
d)
6.073
10.

What is the decimal for the word form below:

eight-tenths

a)

0.08

b)

0.8

c)

8.0

d)

0.008

Answer Key

Decimals in word form

Total questions: 10

1.
b) 792.05
2.
d) 6.084
3.
c)

three and forty five hundredths

4.
c)

Four hundred four thousandths

5.
c)

three and forty five hundredths

6.
b)

90

7.
9,876.5, 9876.5, 9 876.5
8.
2,006.23, 2006.23, 2 006.23
9.
c) 6.73
10.
b)

0.8

FAQs

What does the “Decimals in word form” worksheet cover?

This Grade 5 worksheet focuses on converting decimals between word form and standard form, including tenths, hundredths, and thousandths. Its 10 items—8 multiple choice and 2 fill-in-the-blank—ask students to identify numerals such as 792.05, 6.084, and 0.404, write numbers from names such as “nine thousand eight hundred seventy-six and five tenths,” and determine a digit’s value.

How can I use this worksheet to teach writing decimals in word form?

Introduce the worksheet by modeling how the decimal place named in a number word determines the digits after the decimal, then think aloud with an example such as “six and eighty-four thousandths.” Have students explain why the correct standard form is 6.084 before completing the multiple-choice items, and use the two fill-in-the-blank conversions as a final check for independent understanding.

What mistakes should I watch for when students complete this decimal worksheet?

Watch for students confusing tenths, hundredths, and thousandths, especially in items such as 6.084, 0.404, and 0.8. Students may also omit necessary zeros, read digits as separate numbers instead of using the named place, select 6.84 for “six and eighty-four thousandths,” or choose 9 instead of 90 when identifying the value of the highlighted digit.

How do I assign and grade this decimals worksheet?

The worksheet is available as a printable PDF and as a digital quiz on Wayground, and it includes a complete answer key. You can grade printable submissions by scanning student work with the Wayground for Teachers app, while the digital quiz can provide a streamlined way to review responses.

How can I differentiate this worksheet for my students?

Use the worksheet’s Advanced Settings to adjust font spacing or choose a larger font size so the decimal names, answer choices, and fill-in responses are easier to read. You can also enable a dyslexia-friendly font or translate the worksheet into another language when that supports access to the word-form and standard-form tasks.

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