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A cardinal number tells us ‘how many’. Cardinal numbers are also known as counting

numbers. Because they show quantity.

two men three dogs

But ordinal numbers tell us the order of things in a set. First, second, seventh and so on.
Ordinal numbers do not show quantity. They only show the rank or position.

the 3rd in speed the 4th in the queue

A. Fill in the blanks with cardinal or ordinal numbers.

1. He has apples and bananas in the basket.

2. Though Harsh studied well, he was not able to come in class.

3. They travelled in the bogie of the train.

4. He got new dresses for his birthday.
5. Aditya always comes in my class.

B. Write the correct cardinal or ordinal numbers to complete the sentences.

1. The library is floors above our classroom. (two/second)

2. My class is on the floor of the school building. (one/first)

3. My house has floors. (three/third)

4. The playroom is on the floor. (two/second)
5. On which floor do you live? I live on the floor. (tenth/ten)

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