photo

Everyday

1. A photo is a picture taken with a camera or a phone. tree →
2. Photo is short for photograph. tree →

In the lessons

In school maths: pictures counted, taken, printed or put in albums; photos per page is a rate. In everyday life: school photos, holiday photos, selfies, a photo album. In safety: ask before taking or sharing someone's photo; do not share photos online with strangers. Phrases: «take a photo», «a photo of», «in the photo», «photo album».

Examples

• She took 36 photos. tree →
• Each page holds 4 photos. tree →
• How many pages does she need for 36 photos? tree →
• He printed 12 photos. tree →
• Smile for the class photo! tree →
• This is a photo of my grandad when he was little. tree →
• Ask your friends before you share a photo of them. tree →
• The photo shows a koala in a gum tree. tree →

Note

Plural «photos» (not «photoes»). «Take a photo», not «make a photo». Maths: a thing counted. «Photos per page» gives a rate: pages = photos ÷ per page, rounded up. Trap: leftover photos still need one more page.