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Bookmark or Share- On July 19 or In July 19? - WordReference ForumsIn which case, it would be in July 19, or maybe in July '19. Having said that, I would never write it that way if I meant the year, for fear of being misunderstood. But some could, especially in a text about the early 20th century, or the post WWI era. That's why background is important.
- Date format: AE/BE [writing & saying/reading] - WordReference ForumsWhile "on July the fifteenth" isn't incorrect, in my experience with AmE it's not that common. I am considerably more likely to say "on July fifteenth". I think I'm actually more likely to say "on the fifteenth of July" than I am "on July the fifteenth". Also, I don't think I've ever seen anyone write "on July, 15", only "on July 15" without ...
- On 10th of July or on 10 July - WordReference ForumsAbout "10 July," yes, it's a written convention that doesn't reflect idiomatic spoken usage-- unless it's being read verbatim off the page, from the minutes or for the record. So in court you might hear, "the Accused did, on ten July last, with malice aforethought..." in that robotic tone you hear in crime-drama or old newsreel voiceovers.
- early/middle/late+month - WordReference ForumsHi, We all know that one month has three sections which are defined as early/middle /late +month, for example: August 5,2007-Early August 2007 August 16,2007-Middle August 2007 August 24,2007 -Late August 2007 Please correct them if you find any mistakes. Thanks a lot Runnery
- My birthday is (on)? - WordReference ForumsIf someone asks, "When is your birthday?", the standard reply is "My birthday is Jan. 1." On the other hand, if someone asks about your birthday after the birthday is over, it is common to say, "My birthday was on Jan. 1."
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