Problem Analysis:
The task involves identifying the
ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th) for a sequence of fruits and then using those ordinal numbers to fill in the blanks in sentences.
#### Step 1: Identify the Fruits and Their Order
The fruits are listed in the following order from left to right:
1. Strawberry
2. Cherry
3. Banana
4. Watermelon
5. Pear
#### Step 2: Assign Ordinal Numbers
We need to write the ordinal numbers (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th) under each fruit based on their position in the sequence:
- Strawberry: 1st
- Cherry: 2nd
- Banana: 3rd
- Watermelon: 4th
- Pear: 5th
So, the completed row will look like this:
```
Strawberry (1st) Cherry (2nd) Banana (3rd) Watermelon (4th) Pear (5th)
```
#### Step 3: Fill in the Blanks in the Sentences
Now, we use the assigned ordinal numbers to fill in the blanks in the sentences provided:
1.
The cherry is in the ______ place.
- The cherry is the second fruit in the sequence.
- Answer:
2nd
2.
The strawberry is in the ______ place.
- The strawberry is the first fruit in the sequence.
- Answer:
1st
3.
The watermelon is in the ______ place.
- The watermelon is the fourth fruit in the sequence.
- Answer:
4th
4.
The pear is in the ______ place.
- The pear is the fifth fruit in the sequence.
- Answer:
5th
5.
The banana is in the ______ place.
- The banana is the third fruit in the sequence.
- Answer:
3rd
Final Answers:
1. The cherry is in the
2nd place.
2. The strawberry is in the
1st place.
3. The watermelon is in the
4th place.
4. The pear is in the
5th place.
5. The banana is in the
3rd place.
Boxed Final Answer:
\[
\boxed{2nd, 1st, 4th, 5th, 3rd}
\]
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of ordinal numbers worksheet for.
