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    The document discusses article usage with dates in British and American English. In British English, "the" is used with dates when the number comes first, such as "the 22nd of September." When referring to the current month, the month can be dropped, such as "the 12th." In American English, no article is used when the number comes second, such as "November 16th." Examples are provided to illustrate using or not using "the" depending on the format of the written date.

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    The document discusses article usage with dates in British and American English. In British English, "the" is used with dates when the number comes first, such as "the 22nd of September." When referring to the current month, the month can be dropped, such as "the 12th." In American English, no article is used when the number comes second, such as "November 16th." Examples are provided to illustrate using or not using "the" depending on the format of the written date.

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    ‘The’ with dates

    With dates we use the if the date has the number first (most common in British English):

     We got married on the 22nd of September.

    If we're talking about this month, we can drop the month.

     We are meeting on the 12th.

    We use ‘no article’ if the date has the number second (most common in US English):

     She met him on November 16th.

    Let's review! Put in 'the' if it's necessary.

    1. Lucy graduates on _____ June 2nd.


    2. The holiday starts on _____ 1st of July.
    3. She's leaving on _____ 14th.
    4. The trip is on _____ November 22nd.
    5. My birthday is on _____ 20th of June.

    Answers

    1. Lucy graduates on June 2nd.


    2. The holiday starts on the 1st of July.
    3. She's leaving on the 14th.
    4. The trip is on November 22nd.
    5. My birthday is on the 20th of June.

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