Cardinal vs Ordinal Numbers

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Which type of numbers can sometimes be tricky to figure out when to use in English?

  • Cardinal numbers
  • Neither cardinal nor ordinal numbers
  • Both cardinal and ordinal numbers (correct)
  • Ordinal numbers

What do we say when we count in English?

  • Both cardinal and ordinal numbers
  • Cardinal numbers (correct)
  • Neither cardinal nor ordinal numbers
  • Ordinal numbers

Which term is used to refer to the number 'one' in English?

  • Neither cardinal nor ordinal numbers
  • Both cardinal and ordinal numbers
  • Cardinal number (correct)
  • Ordinal number

Which term is used to refer to the number 'first' in English?

<p>Ordinal number (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text promise to provide along with the definition of cardinal and ordinal numbers?

<p>Both examples and linguistic tidbits, and lists of numbers and their pronunciation (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Numbers in English

  • Ordinal and cardinal numbers can be tricky to use in English.
  • When counting in English, we use cardinal numbers.
  • The term 'unit' is sometimes used to refer to the number 'one'.
  • The term 'first' is used to refer to the number 'first' in ordinal numbers.
  • The text promises to provide examples and explanations along with the definition of cardinal and ordinal numbers.

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