poster

Everyday

1. A poster is a big printed picture or notice you hang on a wall. tree →
2. A poster is also a person who posts messages online. tree →

In the lessons

In maths: things counted, bought, made or hung; price per poster; sharing out the wall space. In school: making a poster for a project, science posters. In everyday life: film posters, «lost dog» posters, adverts. In stories: a «wanted» poster.

Examples

• She has 6 posters on her wall. tree →
• Each poster costs 3 dollars. tree →
• He made 12 posters. tree →
• How many posters can she buy with 15 dollars? tree →
• Our class made a poster about recycling. tree →
• There's a poster of the solar system in the classroom. tree →
• They put up posters about the missing cat. tree →
• The sheriff nailed a «wanted» poster to the door. tree →
• The poster needs a big, clear title. tree →

Note

A thing counted. Price per poster gives a rate. Trap: none special. «How many can she buy» = money ÷ price, rounded down. A good poster has a big title, pictures and only a few words.