Activity: “How to use and say numbers in English sentences?”
Activity 1: Rewrite the numbers
Can you rewrite each of these cardinal numbers using words? Here’s an example:
My dog had 11 puppies. → eleven
That television costs $750. →
My address is 1579 River Street. →
One of my brothers is 23 years old. →
My daughter’s class has 34 students in it. →
There are 5,280 feet in one mile. →
That store first opened in 1993. →
You’ll need to take Route 106 to get to that city. →
137 + 293 = 430 →
My family has lived here since 1800. →
Activity 2: Tell us about…
We use cardinal numbers in many ways, including counting, talking about money, measuring things, describing percentages, and writing dates. Can you answer each of the questions below using cardinal numbers? Write complete sentences and try to write some of your numbers in words and some with numerals!
How much does a cup of coffee usually cost? →
On what day were you born? (include the year!) →
How tall are you? (if you can, use feet and inches!) →
What percentage of a pizza do you usually eat? →
How many pages are in the longest book you’ve read? →
How old were you when you got your first job? →
How much does your dream car cost? →
What is the date of your favorite holiday? →
What year did you meet your best friend? →
How many spoonfuls of sugar do you like in your tea? →