VocabularyNumbers, Dates, Time Numbers, Dates, Time Cardinal Numbers We use cardinal numbers to say how much of something is available. Example: 1 – one 2 – two 3 – three Ordinal Numbers Ordinal numbers are useful if you want to put things in order. Example:the first childthe second floorthe third attempt Fractions and Decimals We use fractions and decimals to express numers that are not whole. Example:½ litre milk¾ cup flour Time There are a few different ways to say the time in English. Example: 7:15 → seven fifteen/quarter past seven Dates Here we explain how to write and say the date in English. Example:15 July 1996November 17, 2008