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Ordinal Numbers Worksheets

When we have a number of items and we need to tell the position of each item then we use ordinal numbers.

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When we have a number of items and we need to tell the position of each item then we use ordinal numbers. The numbers that we studied previously for example one, two, three, four are called cardinal numbers which tell us about quantity. So in short we can say that ordinal numbers tell us about position and cardinal numbers tell us about quantity.

See the fact file below for more information on the ordinal numbers or alternatively, you can download our 28-page Ordinal Numbers worksheet pack to utilise within the classroom or home environment. This worksheet is broken down by Beginner, intermediate and advanced meaning you can choose the complexity level for your student.

Key Facts & Information

Summary:

  • Ordinal numbers help us tell the position of an object.
  • Example: First, Second, Third, Fourth ….
  • Cardinal numbers are the simple numbers used while counting. They tell us about quantity.
  • Example: One, Two, Three, Four ….

What are ordinal numbers?

  • When we have a number of items and we need to tell the position of each item then we use ordinal numbers.
  • The numbers that we studied previously for example one, two, three, four are called cardinal numbers which tell us about quantity.
  • So in short we can say that ordinal numbers tell us about position and cardinal numbers tell us about quantity.
  • Both of these numbers are equally important. Therefore for every cardinal number we should knows the ordinal number as well.

Representing ordinal numbers

  • Here is a list of the first fifteen ordinal numbers:

Applications of ordinal numbers

  • Ordinal numbers are very useful. They have a lot of applications in everyday life.
  • Whenever we need to the tell the importance, position or rank of something we use Ordinal numbers.
  • Here are a few examples of the applications of ordinal numbers:

A few children are competing in a spelling competition. The child with the highest score will have the first position.
Five children are running a marathon race. The child that completes the track in the shortest duration will be first. The child who reaches after him will be second and so on.
I enjoyed attending the first two classes but the third class was very hectic.

  • We also use ordinal numbers to write dates.
  • Here are a few examples:

Tom joined school on 5th and his summer holidays will start from 23rd.
Sarah’s birthday is on 6th august and she would love to celebrate it with her friends.

Example #1:

  • If apple is the first fruits ..
  1. Which fruit is third?
  2. Which fruit is fifth?
  3. What place is the pear in?
  4. What place is the peach in?
  • Cherry is the third fruit.
  • Watermelon is the fifth fruit.
  • Pear is in the second place.
  • Peach is in the fourth place.

Example #2:

  • In the given line of popsicles the purple popsicle is the first.
  1. What is the color of the third popsicle?
  2. What is the color of the fourth popsicle?
  3. At what position is the blue popsicle?
  4. At what position is the red popsicle?
  • The third popsicle is green in color.
  • The fourth popsicle is yellow in color.
  • The blue popsicle is at second position.
  • The red popsicle is at fifth position.

Example #3:

  • Eight balls are given in the diagram below:

  1. Color the first ball red.
  2. Color the second blue.
  3. Color the third ball green.
  4. Color the fourth ball yellow
  5. Color the fifth ball pink.
  6. Color the sixth ball purple.
  7. Color the seventh ball orange.
  8. Color the eighth ball grey.

Example #4:

  • Following is a list of students and their scores in the English quiz:

  1. Who scored the first position?
  2. Who scored the second position?
  3. Who scored the third position?
  4. Who scored the fourth position?
  • Ben scored the first position.
  • Jessica scored the second position.
  • Brandon scored the third position
  • Kate scored the fourth position.

Example #5:

  • Answer the ordinal numbers associated with the Alphabets:
    • A is the _______ letter in the list of alphabets.
      First
    • C is the ________ letter in the list of alphabets.
      Third
    • B is the _________ letter in the list of alphabets.
      Second
    • E is the ________ letter in the list of alphabets.
      Fifth

Example #6:

  • Write the ordinal numbers in words for the following:

2nd
7th
4th
9th
1st
8th

Example #7:

  • Write the ordinal number in words for the following:

11th
13th
16th
12th
18th
20th
23rd

Ordinal Numbers Worksheets

This is a fantastic bundle which includes everything you need to know about ordinal numbers across 28 in-depth pages. These are ready-to-use Ordinal Numbers worksheets that are perfect for teaching students about the ordinal numbers which tell us about position and cardinal numbers tell us about quantity. When we have a number of items and we need to tell the position of each item then we use ordinal numbers. The numbers that we studied previously for example one, two, three, four are called cardinal numbers which tell us about quantity.

Complete List Of Included Worksheets

  • Worksheet 1 (Beginner)
  • Worksheet 2 (Beginner)
  • Worksheet 3 (Beginner)
  • Worksheet 4 (Beginner
  • Worksheet 5 (Intermediate)
  • Worksheet 6 (Intermediate)
  • Worksheet 7 (Intermediate)
  • Worksheet 8 (Intermediate)
  • Worksheet 9 (Advance)
  • Worksheet 10 (Advance)
  • Worksheet 11 (Advance)
  • Worksheet 12 (Advance)

Reference:

https://www.vecteezy.com/vector-art/103015-fruit-and-vegetable-icons
https://www.gograph.com/vector-clip-art/popsicle.html

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