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Numeral

Words that express numbers and quantities

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What is a Numeral?

Numerals are words that express numbers. They can be cardinal (one, two, three) or ordinal (first, second, third). They help us count, order, and quantify things.

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Types of Numerals

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Cardinal Numeral

Express quantity: one, two, three, ten, fifty, hundred, thousand, million.

I have three brothers.

There are a hundred students in the hall.

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Ordinal Numeral

Express order or position: first, second, third, fourth, fifth, tenth, last.

She won first prize.

He is the third person in line.

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Fractional / Other Numerals

Express fractions and multiples: half, quarter, one-third, twice, double.

I need half a cup of sugar.

She earns double my salary.