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Interpretation: Skill (2) cardinal numbers, (ordinal numbers) fractions, decimals and percentages Cardinal numbers are the normal numbers used in counting: one, two, three.... 1.there is no plural “s” after hundred, thousand when they are part of number. Two million dollars 2.cardinal numbers can be plural when used on their own. Thousands of people “and ” only happens between hundreds and tens, or between numbers and fractions 365: three hundred and sixty-five Four and a half Fractions A half, a third, a quarter, one thirty-second Two thirds, five eighths, three hundredths Decimals Decimals are indicated by a “.”. A zero following decimal point is spoken as “o” (oh) Forty-five point seven three Three point oh five Percentages are spoken like this: sixty-seven percent, with the stress on the second syllable. translation: conversion (parts of speech) conversion in English-Chinese translation 1. converting into verbs Nouns into verbs I think my little brother is a better teacher than I. Prepositions into verbs “coming!” away she skimmed over the lawn, up the path, up the steps, across the verandah, and into the porch. translation: conversion (parts of speech) adjectives into verbs Doctors have said that they are not sure they can save his life. Adverbs into verbs In this case the temperature in the furnace is up. translation: conversion (parts of speech) conversion in English-Chinese translation 2. converting into nouns Verbs into nouns To them, he personified absolute power. Adjectives into nouns They did their best to help the sick and the wounded. Pronouns into nouns The result of this experiment is much better than those of previous ones. translation: conversion (parts of speech) 3. converting into adjectives Nouns converted into adjectives This experiment was a success. Adverbs converted into adjectives He is physically weak but mentally sound. 4. converting into adverbs Adjectives converted into adverbs A helicopter is free to go almost anywhere. translati