Unit 0
Cardinal Numbers
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Introduction
The cardinal numbers are used to express the quantity of something.
Form
We usually place a cardinal number before or after a noun:
- 0 – Zero
- 1 – One
- 2 – Two
- 3 – Three
- 4 – Four
- 5 – Five
- 6 – Six
- 7 – Seven
- 8 – Eight
- 9 – Nine
- 10 – Ten
Example
- I have one cat.
- The metro is leaving from line three.
- I have four brothers.
- We need five apples to make an apple pie.
- My cousin is seven months pregnant.
- The train leaves at nine o’clock.
- I live ten minutes away from here.
Use
We use cardinal numbers to indicate the quantity of people, animals, or objects, allowing us to specify how many of those entities exist.
Summary
Cardinal numbers are used to express the quantity of things, people and animals. These numbers are usually placed before or after a noun.
Cardinal numbers are: zero, one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine and ten.
For example:
— “One car.” = 1 car.
— “Two cars.” = 2 cars.
Let’s revise this content within the {Form} section. Take a look at the {Example} section that shows its use within a context sentence.
Review examples
- I have one red apple.
- There are two blue birds in the tree.
- The cat has three white kittens.
- I bought four new pencils for school.
- My family has five members.
- We need six eggs for the recipe.
- There are seven days in a week.
- I have eight colorful balloons.
- My brother has nine toy cars.
- I see ten yellow flowers in the garden.
Exercises
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