# 🔢 Numbers & Time Numbers and time expressions are essential for everyday communication. This guide covers key vocabulary and phrases for telling time, talking about dates, and using numbers in practical contexts. --- ## Numbers Numbers are used for counting, prices, dates, and more. Learning the basic numerals and how to form larger numbers helps with comprehension and communication. --- ### Basic Numerals | English Word(s) | English Word(s) | | --- | --- | | one | one | | two | two | | three | three | ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "12d8c56e", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "I have ___ (number) apples in the basket.", "answer": [ "three" ], "translation": "I have three apples in the basket.", "emoji": "🍎", "explanation": "Fill in the blank with a basic numeral to show the quantity of apples.", "name": "315a555f" }, { "quiz": "12d8c56e", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which of these is the correct English word for the numeral 2?", "correct": [ "two" ], "incorrect": [ "to", "too", "second" ], "emoji": "2️⃣", "explanation": "'Two' is the number 2; 'to' and 'too' are different words, and 'second' is ordinal.", "name": "1cc7581a" }, { "quiz": "12d8c56e", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "There are ___ (number) seats available on the bus.", "answer": [ "five" ], "translation": "There are five seats available on the bus.", "emoji": "🚌", "explanation": "Choose a basic numeral to indicate how many seats are available.", "name": "3251b292" }, { "quiz": "12d8c56e", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "fact", "prompt": "Which of these pairs are both basic numerals?", "correct": [ "four and seven" ], "incorrect": [ "first and third", "ten and twenty first", "half and quarter" ], "emoji": "🔢", "explanation": "Basic numerals count quantity (one, two, three...). Ordinals (first, third) and fractions (half, quarter) are different.", "name": "6c19e3b7" } ], "name": "59aa5e16" }> ``` | English Number | English Example | | --- | --- | | One | There is *one* cup on the table. | | Two | I have *two* notebooks. | | Three | She bought *three* apples. | | Four | We need *four* chairs. | | Five | He found *five* coins. | | Six | The box contains *six* books. | | Seven | They planted *seven* trees. | | Eight | There are *eight* lights on the ceiling. | | Nine | She sold *nine* tickets. | | Ten | The basket holds *ten* oranges. | --- ### Larger Numbers ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "7efbe4fe", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "The building is ___ (number) floors tall.", "answer": [ "twenty" ], "translation": "The building is twenty floors tall.", "emoji": "🏢", "explanation": "Use a larger number word to describe quantities beyond ten.", "name": "2e780e08" }, { "quiz": "7efbe4fe", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which is the correct way to say 45 in English?", "correct": [ "forty-five" ], "incorrect": [ "fourty-five", "forty and five", "fifty-five" ], "emoji": "4️⃣5️⃣", "explanation": "'Forty-five' is correct; note the spelling 'forty' (no 'u').", "name": "31f95edb" }, { "quiz": "7efbe4fe", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "They won a prize of ___ (number) dollars.", "answer": [ "one hundred" ], "translation": "They won a prize of one hundred dollars.", "emoji": "💵", "explanation": "Combine basic numerals to form larger numbers like 'one hundred'.", "name": "7c804bea" }, { "quiz": "7efbe4fe", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "fact", "prompt": "Which of these are all correctly spelled number words? (Choose multiple)", "correct": [ "sixty", "ninety", "thirty" ], "incorrect": [ "sixety", "ninty", "therty" ], "emoji": "🔠", "explanation": "The correct spellings are sixty, ninety, and thirty.", "name": "15e0e5d6" } ], "name": "174bf77c" }> ``` | English Number | English Example | | --- | --- | | Twenty | There are *twenty* students in class. | | Thirty | I ran *thirty* laps today. | | Forty | She read *forty* pages of the book. | | Fifty | We need *fifty* chairs for the event. | | One hundred | The store sold *one hundred* balloons. | | One thousand | The city has *one thousand* streetlights. | | Ten thousand | They raised *ten thousand* dollars. | | One million | The company made *one million* sales. | --- ### Ordinal Numbers ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "4146be32", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "Today is my ___ (ordinal) birthday.", "answer": [ "twelfth" ], "translation": "Today is my twelfth birthday.", "emoji": "🎂", "explanation": "Use an ordinal number to show position or order (first, second, third...).", "name": "24759f68" }, { "quiz": "4146be32", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which of these correctly completes the sentence: 'She finished ___ in the race.'?", "correct": [ "third" ], "incorrect": [ "three", "thirty", "thirdly" ], "emoji": "🏅", "explanation": "Ordinals (third) show position; 'three' is cardinal, 'thirdly' is less common adverbial form.", "name": "41eb00b0" }, { "quiz": "4146be32", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "The lecture is scheduled for the ___ (ordinal) of July.", "answer": [ "fifteenth" ], "translation": "The lecture is scheduled for the fifteenth of July.", "emoji": "📅", "explanation": "Ordinals are used when giving dates: 'the fifteenth of July'.", "name": "1359d8ff" }, { "quiz": "4146be32", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "fact", "prompt": "Which pair shows the correct cardinal and ordinal forms?", "correct": [ "five and fifth" ], "incorrect": [ "fifth and five", "four and fourthly", "second and two" ], "emoji": "🔁", "explanation": "Cardinal 'five' and ordinal 'fifth' are the correct pair.", "name": "6924d92b" } ], "name": "7a4cf17f" }> ``` | English Ordinal | English Example | | --- | --- | | First | She was the *first* to arrive. | | Second | He finished *second* in the race. | | Third | This is the *third* time I called. | | Fourth | They live on the *fourth* floor. | | Fifth | Today is the *fifth* of July. | | Sixth | The meeting is on the *sixth* of May. | | Seventh | She celebrated her *seventh* birthday. | | Eighth | The *eighth* chapter is about history. | | Ninth | He won the *ninth* prize. | | Tenth | This is the *tenth* cookie I ate. | --- ## Time Time expressions tell you when events occur and help with scheduling. Learn how to ask for and give the time, as well as common time-related vocabulary. --- ### Asking for the Time ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "42288e9f", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "___ (phrase) is it?", "answer": [ "what time" ], "translation": "What time is it?", "emoji": "🕰️", "explanation": "Common way to ask about the current time: 'What time is it?'.", "name": "46d365d8" }, { "quiz": "42288e9f", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which of these are polite ways to ask the time? (Choose multiple)", "correct": [ "Do you have the time?", "Could you tell me the time?" ], "incorrect": [ "What the time is?", "Time now?" ], "emoji": "🙏", "explanation": "Polite forms use 'Do you have...' or 'Could you tell me...'. 'What the time is?' is incorrect word order.", "name": "4acd50db" }, { "quiz": "42288e9f", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "Excuse me, ___ (phrase) the time?", "answer": [ "do you have" ], "translation": "Excuse me, do you have the time?", "emoji": "⌚", "explanation": "A common polite phrase: 'Do you have the time?'.", "name": "2a28fef6" }, { "quiz": "42288e9f", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "fact", "prompt": "Which of these is NOT a correct way to ask for the time?", "correct": [ "Time do you have?" ], "incorrect": [ "What time is it?", "Do you have the time?", "Could you tell me the time?" ], "emoji": "❌", "explanation": "'Time do you have?' has incorrect word order and is not used.", "name": "632d50cf" } ], "name": "1046612a" }> ``` | English Phrase | English Example | | --- | --- | | What time is it? | *What time is it?* I need to catch the bus. | | Do you have the time? | *Do you have the time?* My watch stopped. | | Could you tell me the time? | *Could you tell me the time?* The meeting starts soon. | | What’s the time? | *What’s the time?* I’m running late. | --- ### Telling the Time ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "43c7bce4", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "It's ___ (time) ten past three.", "answer": [ "three o'clock" ], "translation": "It's three o'clock ten past three.", "emoji": "🕒", "explanation": "Common formats: 'three o'clock' or 'ten past three' (omit one per sentence).", "name": "681b7fe0" }, { "quiz": "43c7bce4", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which phrase would you use for 3:50?", "correct": [ "ten to four" ], "incorrect": [ "ten past four", "three fifty", "quarter to three" ], "emoji": "🕓", "explanation": "'Ten to four' means 10 minutes before 4. 'Ten past four' is after 4, 'quarter to three' is different.", "name": "78bb515b" }, { "quiz": "43c7bce4", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "We have a meeting at ___ (time) 2:15 p.m.", "answer": [ "quarter past two" ], "translation": "We have a meeting at quarter past two.", "emoji": "📅", "explanation": "'Quarter past two' is a common way to say 2:15.", "name": "715fd3ea" }, { "quiz": "43c7bce4", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "fact", "prompt": "Which of these are correct ways to say times? (Choose multiple)", "correct": [ "half past six", "five o'clock", "quarter to eight" ], "incorrect": [ "six half past", "o'clock five", "quarter past eight to" ], "emoji": "🕕", "explanation": "These forms are standard English expressions for telling time.", "name": "29ea3cdf" } ], "name": "5d13d19a" }> ``` | English Phrase | English Example | | --- | --- | | It’s o’clock. | *It’s three o’clock.* Time for the show. | | It’s half past. | *It’s half past six.* Dinner is ready. | | It’s quarter past. | *It’s quarter past nine.* The class begins. | | It’s quarter to. | *It’s quarter to twelve.* Lunch break soon. | | It’s minutes past. | *It’s twenty minutes past five.* The train leaves at five twenty. | | It’s minutes to. | *It’s ten minutes to eight.* Please be ready by seven fifty. | --- ### Time Vocabulary ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "15ca639", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "The train arrives every ___ (time unit) hours.", "answer": [ "two" ], "translation": "The train arrives every two hours.", "emoji": "⏰", "explanation": "Use time units like 'hour', 'minute', 'second' with numbers.", "name": "630deb3b" }, { "quiz": "15ca639", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "fact", "prompt": "Which of these are units of time? (Choose multiple)", "correct": [ "second", "minute", "hour" ], "incorrect": [ "mile", "liter", "kilogram" ], "emoji": "🕙", "explanation": "Second, minute, and hour measure time; mile, liter, kilogram measure distance/volume/weight.", "name": "7ed25cec" }, { "quiz": "15ca639", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "The meeting lasted thirty ___ (time unit).", "answer": [ "minutes" ], "translation": "The meeting lasted thirty minutes.", "emoji": "⏳", "explanation": "Use the plural form of time units after numbers: 'thirty minutes'.", "name": "5327f726" }, { "quiz": "15ca639", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which is the correct plural form after a number?", "correct": [ "minutes" ], "incorrect": [ "minute" ], "emoji": "🔤", "explanation": "After numbers greater than one, use the plural form: '30 minutes', not '30 minute'.", "name": "491e881b" } ], "name": "7638c731" }> ``` | English Word | English Example | | --- | --- | | Morning | I jog every *morning*. | | Afternoon | We met in the *afternoon*. | | Evening | She reads in the *evening*. | | Night | They sleep at *night*. | | Midnight | The movie started at *midnight*. | | Noon | Lunch is at *noon*. | | Second | Wait a *second*, please. | | Minute | The show starts in ten *minutes*. | | Hour | The class lasts one *hour*. | --- ## Dates Dates are used for appointments, events, and planning. Know the vocabulary for days, months, and how to say dates aloud. --- ### Days of the Week ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "6c767a65", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "Our appointment is on ___ (day) next week.", "answer": [ "wednesday" ], "translation": "Our appointment is on Wednesday next week.", "emoji": "📆", "explanation": "Days of the week are capitalized in writing; here the answer is lowercase per system convention.", "name": "4e7d6b3e" }, { "quiz": "6c767a65", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "fact", "prompt": "Which of these are days of the week? (Choose multiple)", "correct": [ "Monday", "Friday", "Sunday" ], "incorrect": [ "January", "Today", "Holiday" ], "emoji": "📅", "explanation": "Monday, Friday, Sunday are days; January is a month, 'Today' and 'Holiday' are not days of the week.", "name": "1eaa27a5" }, { "quiz": "6c767a65", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "She works weekends, so she's off on ___ (day).", "answer": [ "sunday" ], "translation": "She works weekends, so she's off on Sunday.", "emoji": "🌞", "explanation": "Common weekend days are Saturday and Sunday.", "name": "55e73432" }, { "quiz": "6c767a65", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which day comes after Thursday?", "correct": [ "Friday" ], "incorrect": [ "Wednesday", "Saturday", "Tuesday" ], "emoji": "➡️", "explanation": "The order is Thursday followed by Friday.", "name": "67b43c75" } ], "name": "636f4cbc" }> ``` | English Day | English Example | | --- | --- | | Monday | *Monday* is the first day of the week. | | Tuesday | We have practice on *Tuesday*. | | Wednesday | *Wednesday* is halfway through the week. | | Thursday | The meeting is on *Thursday*. | | Friday | *Friday* is my favorite day. | | Saturday | We go hiking on *Saturday*. | | Sunday | *Sunday* is a day to relax. | --- ### Months of the Year ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "79b735f", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "My birthday is in ___ (month).", "answer": [ "october" ], "translation": "My birthday is in October.", "emoji": "🎉", "explanation": "Months are used to specify parts of the year.", "name": "36383f01" }, { "quiz": "79b735f", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "fact", "prompt": "Which of these are months? (Choose multiple)", "correct": [ "March", "July", "December" ], "incorrect": [ "Monday", "Weekend", "Spring" ], "emoji": "🗓️", "explanation": "March, July, December are months; Monday is a day, Weekend/ Spring are not months.", "name": "55f4a638" }, { "quiz": "79b735f", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "The festival takes place in ___ (month) each year.", "answer": [ "june" ], "translation": "The festival takes place in June each year.", "emoji": "🎆", "explanation": "Use month names to talk about annual events.", "name": "666a7e7c" }, { "quiz": "79b735f", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which month comes after April?", "correct": [ "May" ], "incorrect": [ "March", "June", "July" ], "emoji": "➡️", "explanation": "The calendar order is April followed by May.", "name": "6ca3a672" } ], "name": "aaff0af" }> ``` | English Month | English Example | | --- | --- | | January | *January* is the start of the year. | | February | We celebrate in *February*. | | March | Flowers bloom in *March*. | | April | It often rains in *April*. | | May | *May* is a warm and sunny month. | | June | School ends in *June*. | | July | *July* has fireworks and celebrations. | | August | We go to the beach in *August*. | | September | *September* brings colorful leaves. | | October | *October* is for Halloween fun. | | November | We give thanks in *November*. | | December | *December* is filled with holiday lights. | --- ### Saying Dates ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "23c91659", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "Today's date is ___ (ordinal) of March.", "answer": [ "twenty third" ], "translation": "Today's date is twenty third of March.", "emoji": "📇", "explanation": "Dates are often spoken using ordinal numbers: 'the twenty third of March'.", "name": "7026a634" }, { "quiz": "23c91659", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which is the correct spoken form for 'July 4th'?", "correct": [ "the fourth of July" ], "incorrect": [ "July fourth", "the four of July", "fourth Julyly" ], "emoji": "🎆", "explanation": "Common English form is 'the fourth of July' or 'July fourth' (both accepted, first option is more formal).", "name": "24ee7b28" }, { "quiz": "23c91659", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "Her arrival is scheduled for ___ (ordinal) of September.", "answer": [ "first" ], "translation": "Her arrival is scheduled for first of September.", "emoji": "✈️", "explanation": "Use ordinal numbers when stating the day in a date.", "name": "7877271" }, { "quiz": "23c91659", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "fact", "prompt": "Which of these are correct ways to say dates?", "correct": [ "the tenth of May", "August twentieth", "March third" ], "incorrect": [ "the twenty May", "May the tenthly", "third of Marchly" ], "emoji": "📆", "explanation": "These forms correctly use ordinals with months.", "name": "40b14b0c" } ], "name": "71d1aefe" }> ``` | English Phrase | English Example | | --- | --- | | Today is... | *Today is March fifth.* | | Tomorrow is... | *Tomorrow is April first.* | | Yesterday was... | *Yesterday was July twentieth.* | | On... | *The event is on June tenth.* | | The... of... | *The meeting is the third of May.* | --- ## Useful Phrases Common phrases for numbers and time make interactions smoother. Practice set expressions for asking prices, durations, and scheduling. ```json <{ "type": "quiz", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "exercises": [ { "quiz": "1d65d91c", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "How much ___ (noun) is this?", "answer": [ "price" ], "translation": "How much price is this?", "emoji": "💲", "explanation": "Common phrase to ask about cost: 'How much' + [noun]. Note: in natural English we'd say 'How much is this?' or 'What's the price?'; this exercise focuses on the key word.", "name": "4ebafc6c" }, { "quiz": "1d65d91c", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "rule", "prompt": "Which phrase would you use to ask about duration?", "correct": [ "How long does it take?" ], "incorrect": [ "How much time is it?", "What time is it long?", "How far does it take?" ], "emoji": "⏱️", "explanation": "'How long does it take?' asks about duration.", "name": "5a2e9f3c" }, { "quiz": "1d65d91c", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "fill-in-blank", "category": "vocabulary", "text": "The store opens at ___ (time) nine in the morning.", "answer": [ "around" ], "translation": "The store opens at around nine in the morning.", "emoji": "🛍️", "explanation": "'Around' is used for approximate times: 'around nine'.", "name": "4c8e651" }, { "quiz": "1d65d91c", "topic": "english/parts-of-speech/nouns/numbers-and-time", "type": "exercise", "question": "multiple-choice", "category": "fact", "prompt": "Which of these phrases are used for scheduling? (Choose multiple)", "correct": [ "Let's meet at noon.", "The appointment is confirmed for Friday." ], "incorrect": [ "I will time the meeting.", "Price it at nine." ], "emoji": "📋", "explanation": "These phrases are natural for setting times and appointments.", "name": "22f3d72d" } ], "name": "b2fff92" }> ``` | English Phrase | English Example | | --- | --- | | I’ll be there at... | *I’ll be there at six o’clock.* | | Let’s meet at... | *Let’s meet at the park at four.* | | See you at... | *See you at noon.* | | The store closes at... | *The store closes at eight p.m.* | | What’s the deadline? | *What’s the deadline for the project?* | | It’s due on... | *It’s due on Friday.* | --- ## Summary Master basic numbers, time expressions, and date vocabulary to handle everyday situations. Practice telling time and using signal phrases for fluency.

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