Ordinal Numbers
In this article, we will learn about Ordinal Numbers:
- Naming positions (1st to 10th)
- Naming positions (first to tenth)
1. Naming Positions (1st to 10th)
Ordinal Numbers tell us the position or order of objects, animals and people.
The following animals are participating in a race.
Their positions are shown as below:
Example:
- Put a hat on the 3rd animal.
- Put the pair of sunglasses on the 6th animal.
- Put the ribbon on the 8th animal.
Answer:
Question 1:
The chocolate doughnut is in the __________ position.
- 5th
- 7th
- 8th
- 4th
Answer:
(4) 4th
Explanation:
Always identify where the 1st object is. In this question, the 1st object is on the left. Therefore, the chocolate donut will be in the 4th position.
Question 2:
The bear wearing a shirt is in the __________ position.
- 6th
- 8th
- 3rd
- 4th
Answer:
(2) 8th
Explanation:
Always identify where the 1st object is. In this question, the 1st object is on the left. Therefore, the bear wearing the shirt will be in the 8th position.
Question 3:
The rotten apple is in the __________ position.
- 1st
- 2nd
- 8th
- 9th
Answer:
(2) 2nd
Explanation:
Always identify where the 1st object is. In this question, the 1st object is on the left. Therefore, the rotten apple will be in the 2nd position.
Question 4:
The rabbit wearing a hairband is in the __________ position.
- 5th
- 2nd
- 9th
- 10th
Answer:
(4) 10th
Explanation:
Always identify where the 1st object is. In this question, the 1st object is on the left. Therefore, the rabbit wearing a hairband will be in the 10th position.
Question 5:
The insect wearing a cap is in the __________ position.
- 5th
- 7th
- 3rd
- 4th
Answer:
(4) 4th
Explanation:
Always identify where the 1st object is. In this question, the 1st object is on the RIGHT. Therefore, the insect wearing a cap will be in the 4th position.
Question 6:
Which car is in the 3rd position?
- A
- B
- C
- D
Answer:
(1) A
Explanation:
Always identify where the 1st object is. In this question, the 1st object is on the left. Therefore, the car in the 3rd position will be Car A.
Question 7:
Which car is in the 7th position?
- Yellow
- Blue
- Green
- Grey
Answer:
(3) Green
Explanation:
Always identify where the 1st object is. In this question, the 1st object is on the RIGHT. Therefore, the car in the 7th position will be the green car.
Question 8:
What is the position of the child that has a bicycle?
- 6th
- 2nd
- 7th
- 8th
Answer:
(4) 8th
Explanation:
Always identify where the first object is. In this question, the 1st object is on the left. Therefore, the child with the bicycle will be in the 8th position.
Question 9:
Look at the picture below. Who is fifth in line?
- Ben
- John
- Lisa
- Zoe
Answer:
(2) John
Explanation:
Alan is the 1st person. Counting from left to right, John will be in the 5th position.
2. Naming Positions ( First to Tenth )
Naming Positions | In Words |
---|---|
1st | First |
2nd | Second |
3rd | Third |
4th | Fourth |
5th | Fifth |
6th | Sixth |
7th | Seventh |
8th | Eighth |
9th | Ninth |
10th | Tenth |
Question 10:
Which of the following is the correct ordinal number for second?
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
Answer:
(2) 2nd
Question 11:
Which of the following is the correct ordinal number for tenth?
- 1st
- 8th
- 9th
- 10th
Answer:
(4) 10th
Question 12:
Write 5th in words.
- Fifth
- Sixth
- Seventh
- Eighth
Answer:
(1) Fifth
Question 13:
Write 3rd in words.
- First
- Second
- Third
- Fourth
Answer:
(3) Third
Question 14:
Look at the picture below. Which animal is seventh in line?
- Horse
- Cow
- Sheep
- Pig
Answer:
(2) Cow
Explanation:
As the bunny is in the first position, start counting from right to left. The cow will be in the seventh position.
Game Session
Question 15:
Fill in 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th to show the order.
Explanation:
This is a painting. We begin from a blank canvas and continue adding items.
Question 16:
The children are queuing to buy ice cream. Which position is Alex at?
- 1st
- 2nd
- 3rd
- 4th
Answer:
(1) 1st
Explanation:
Since Fiona is in the sixth position, we will begin counting from left to right. Therefore, Alex will be in the first position.
Question 17:
The children are queuing to buy ice cream. If Alex leaves the queue, who will be 5th in the queue?
- Branda
- Claire
- Fiona
- Gregory
Answer:
(3) Fiona
Explanation:
If Alex leaves the queue, Branda becomes 1st, followed by Claire at 2nd, Daniel at 3rd, Elsa at 4th and Fiona at 5th.