ordinal numbers
(first, second,
third, fourth, fifth, etc.)
refer to order or a list/series.
cardinal numbers
(one, two, three,
four, etc.)
refer to a
quantity (how much).
Ordinal vs. Cardinal Numbers
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Directions: Read these sentences and circle the best answer
- Today is January (fourteen/fourteenth).
- When I go to high school, I will be (fourteen/fourteenth).
- The (one/first) month of the year is January.
- The (one/first) I want is red.
- The (ten/tenth) month of the year is October.
- I am (ten/tenth) years old.
- My classroom is on the (second/two) floor.
- When we eat pizza, I usually have (seconds/twos).
- I am going to be in the (six/sixth) grade.
- My best friend is Marissa. My (two/second) best friend is Clair. My (three/third) best friend is Jody.
- This is the (four/fourth) time I’ve seen the movie.
- I’ve seen that movie (four/fourth) times.