Letter can mean a written message or a symbol used to write a language.
The idea
Use a letter for one and letters for several. A letter to a friend is a message; capital letters are uppercase alphabet symbols.
Examples
- I sent a letter to my friend.
- The letter arrived yesterday.
- Please write your name in capital letters.
- This word has four letters.
- She keeps old letters in a box.
- The first letter of my name is M.
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Use context to identify the meaning: an envelope suggests a message; spelling a word suggests alphabet symbols.
Try it yourself
Choose the plural after four. This word has four ___. (letter / letters)
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letters
Letters is plural after four.
Choose the word for a written message in an envelope. I put my written ___ in an envelope and mailed it. (letter / number)
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letter
A letter in an envelope is a written message.
Choose the word for uppercase symbols on a form. Write your name in ___ letters: A, B, C. (capital / lowercase)
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capital
Capital letters are uppercase writing symbols.
Practice round
Answer questions and rebuild English sentences to practise. Your score is shown.
Choose the plural after four. This word has four ___. (letter / letters)
Choose the word for a written message in an envelope. I put my written ___ in an envelope and mailed it. (letter / number)
Choose the word for uppercase symbols on a form. Write your name in ___ letters: A, B, C. (capital / lowercase)
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
Tap the words in the right order.
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Write an imaginary letter and identify the first letter of your name.