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14 Common Symbols

Symbols are used widely in everyday life as a kind of visual language. Symbols can be
read, regardless of the person’s language or literacy skills.

Match the following symbols with what they stand for.

Two Crossed Bones Red Flag Red Ribbon Red Cross

1 2 3 4

Black Arm Band Wheel Flag flown upside down White Flag

5 6 7 8

Clue Corner
Red Triangle Balance Scale
a) Truce b) Danger
9 c) Justice d) Medical Aid 10
e) Family Planning f) Distress
g) Distress h) Socialism

i) HIV/AIDS j) Progress

This Corner

Zebra crossing was discovered by a British
named ‘James Callaghan in 1948. This line was
created for the pedestrians to cross the road.

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