cross

Everyday

1. To cross is to go from one side to the other, like across a road, river or bridge. tree →
2. A cross is a mark like × or +. tree →
3. To cross out is to draw a line through a word or number. tree →
4. Cross (adjective) means angry. tree →
5. To cross your arms or legs is to put one over the other. tree →

In the lessons

maths: going across a road, bridge or river, sometimes many times; also crossing out items (cross out the even numbers); the multiplication sign × looks like a cross; a cross-section; everyday life and safety: cross the road at a crossing, look both ways; stories: Mum was cross; phrases: «cross out», «cross your fingers»

Examples

• It takes 3 minutes to cross the bridge. tree →
• The ferry crosses the river 6 times a day. tree →
• Cross out the even numbers. tree →
• They crossed 2 streets to reach school. tree →
• Look both ways before you cross. tree →
• Put a cross next to wrong answers. tree →
• Mum was cross because I was late. tree →
• Cross your fingers for good luck. tree →
• He even remembered the cross old cook. tree →

Note

Repeated crossings often mean multiply (times × time each). Trap: a trip «there and back» crosses twice. A cross (×) can mark a wrong answer; a check or tick (✓) a right one.