Here is the second part of the numbers in English. The other day we saw Cardinal numbers from 1 to 100, today we are going to focus on how to build and understand Ordinal numbers from 100 to 1.000 (thousand).
Understanding Cardinal Numbers in English from 100 to 1.000
To start, let's recall the basics of the cardinal numbers 100 to 111 in English, as these will give you a clear idea of how they work. As we move towards larger numbers, we simply add more elements following a basic structure. The number 100 in English can be either 'a hundred' as 'one hundred' (although, for clarity, we prefer to use one hundred in this article) and then the desired numbers are added.
- 100 – one hundred – one hundred
- 101 – one hundred and one – one hundred and one
- 102 – one hundred and two – one hundred two
- 103 – one hundred and three – one hundred three
- 104 – one hundred and four – one hundred and four
- 105 – one hundred and five – one hundred five
- 106 – one hundred and six – one hundred six
- 107 – one hundred and seven – one hundred and seven
- 108 – one hundred and eight – one hundred and eight
- 109 – one hundred and nine – one hundred and nine
- 110 – one hundred and ten – one hundred and ten
- 111 – one hundred and eleven – one hundred eleven
How you can see, "and" is added between the hundred and the corresponding number. From numbers 112 onwards, we simply follow the same rules we learned with numbers one to one hundred.
- 112 – one hundred and twelve
- 120 – one hundred and twenty – one hundred twenty
- 157 – one hundred and fifty-seven – one hundred and fifty-seven
- 198 – one hundred and ninety-eight – one hundred ninety-eight
- 200 – two hundred – two hundred
Formation of the hundreds
Starting from the number 200 the rules are even simpler. You just have to use the corresponding number followed by hundredweightHere are some easy examples:
- 200 – two hundred – two hundred
- 300 – three hundred – three hundred
- 400 – four hundred – four hundred
- 500 – five hundred – five hundred
- 600 – six hundred – six hundred
- 700 – seven hundred – seven hundred
- 800 – eight hundred – eight hundred
- 900 – nine hundred – nine hundred
It's that simple! You just have to remember that numbers are very similar to Spanish, but with a small difference in the use of the "and" that is placed between the hundreds and other numbers less than one hundred.
Introduction to Ordinal Numbers in English
The ordinal numbers They indicate the position of something within an order or sequence. In English, the formation of ordinal numbers follows a pattern that only requires memorizing some minor modifications to the first few numbers. Let's see how the main ordinal numbers from 100 to 1000 are formed and how you can use them correctly.
Formation of ordinal numbers from 100 to 1000
The numbers from 100 to 1000 follow the same structure that we saw previously, but with the ending -th. Remember that there are some exceptions in the endings of smaller numbers, such as first (first), second (second) and third (third).
- 100th – hundredth
- 200th – two hundredth
- 300th – three hundredth
- 400th – four hundredth
- 500th – five hundredth
- 600th – six hundredth
- 700th – seven hundredth
- 800th – eight hundredth
- 900th – nine hundredth
- 1000th – thousandth
As you can see, after learning the most basic endings, the rules become very easy to follow. So, it's a matter of practice and repetition.
English Number Memorization Strategies
Memorizing numbers may seem complicated, but once you've mastered the basics, it becomes much easier. Here are some tips for you: tips to improve your learning:
- Use songs and rhythms: Creating songs or rhyming numbers can help you remember them more easily.
- Practice with dates and addresses: We often use ordinal numbers for locations and anniversaries.
- Repeat out loud: There is no better way to memorize than through oral repetition. Repeat both out loud and in your mind.
With these tips, memorizing cardinal and ordinal numbers in English will be much easier. Keep practicing!
The cardinal and ordinal numbers They are an essential part of improving your English skills. Using them correctly will allow you to advance in daily conversations, jobs, and everyday situations.