Ordinal Numbers Game
Ordinal numbers express an item’s position or rank in a sequence, such as first, second, third, and so on, rather than the quantity of items. They are formed by adding specific suffixes (like -st, -nd, -rd, -th) to cardinal numbers (e.g., First, Second, Third, Fourth) Scroll down the page for a more detailed explanation.
 
The game below will generate a random number (cardinal number) and you need to give the corresponding ordinal number. You’ll get immediate feedback on your answer, and your score will track your progress. You can indicate the maximum value for the numbers in order to adjust the difficulty.
 

Ordinal Numbers Game

Convert the number to its word form.

Biggest Number (up to 30):

Enable 60-Second Timer

Start Game

Score: 0 / 0

Time: 60

Write the ordinal number for:

Check Next

Back to Menu

 

How to Play the Ordinal Numbers Game
This game will show you a number, and you’ll have to type out the full ordinal word (e.g., for “23”, you would type “twenty-third”). If you make a mistake, it will show you the correct answer.
Here’s how to play:

1. Biggest Number: Enter the maximum value for the numbers you want to be quizzed on. You can enter a number from 0 to 30.
   
2. Timed Option: Check the timer if you want to enable the 60 second timer. Click “Start Game”.
   
3. Look at the Problem: You will see a number.
   
4. Enter Your Answer: Type out the full ordinal word.
   
5. Check Your Work: Click the Check button (or press the Enter key). The game will tell you if you’re correct. If you are wrong, you will be shown the correct answer.
   
6. Get a New Problem: Click the Next button for a new problem.
   Your score is tracked at the top, showing how many you’ve gotten right out of the total you’ve tried.
   
7. Back to Menu Click “Back to Menu” to restart the game.
    
   

How to change to ordinal numbers
Ordinal and Cardinal Numbers
Ordinal numbers usually have the letters ‘st’, ’nd’, ‘rd’, or ’th’ at the end.
For example:
1 → first, 2 → second, 3 → third,
4 → fourth, 5 → fifth, 6 → sixth,
7 → seventh, 8 → eighth, 9 → ninth,
10 → tenth, eleven → 11, twelve → 12,
thirteen → 13, fourteen → 14, fifteen → 15,
sixteen → 16, seventeen → 17, eighteen → 18,
nineteen → 19, 20 → twentieth, 30 → thirtieth
 

Why are they important?
Ordinal numbers are used all the time in everyday life to describe an ordered sequence.

Here are a few examples:
Dates: “The first of January."
Rankings: “She is the third person in line."
Floors of a building: “My office is on the second floor.”
 

This video gives a song to help you learn ordinal numbers.

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