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Numbers & Dates

~2 min readUpdated October 7, 20266 practice exercises
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🗺️ Grammar Map

1. Writing Numbers

2. Writing Dates

3. Common Mistakes

📖 1. The Core Rules & Patterns

Writing Numbers

one ➔ 1
two ➔ 2
💡 Why: We write numbers in words for clarity, especially in formal writing.

Writing Dates

January 1 ➔ 1st January
March 15 ➔ 15th March
💡 Why: Dates are written in different formats depending on the context and region.

🎯 2. Real-Life Usage Scenarios

At School

My birthday is on March 15.

At Home

We have 2 cats at home.

Shopping

This book costs 10 dollars.

⚠️ 3. Common Mistakes

❌ Mistake ✅ Correct 💡 Explanation
I have 1 cat. I have one cat. Use words for numbers under 10.
My birthday is 15 March. My birthday is March 15. Use the correct date format.
I have 2 dogs. I have two dogs. Use words for numbers under 10.

❓ 4. Frequently Asked Questions

What is the correct way to write dates?

It depends on the region. In the US, it is often MM/DD/YYYY, while in the UK, it is DD/MM/YYYY.

Should I write numbers in words or digits?

Use words for numbers under 10 and digits for numbers 10 and above.

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Practice Exercises

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Numbers & Dates Practice: Ordinal & Cardinal Numbers
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Numbers & Dates Practice: Ordinal & Cardinal Numbers

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NUMBERS DATES: Practice Exercise 2
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NUMBERS DATES: Practice Exercise 2

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NUMBERS DATES: Practice Exercise 3
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NUMBERS DATES: Practice Exercise 3

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NUMBERS DATES: Practice Exercise 4
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NUMBERS DATES: Practice Exercise 4

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NUMBERS DATES: Practice Exercise 5
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NUMBERS DATES: Practice Exercise 5

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NUMBERS DATES: Practice Exercise 6
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NUMBERS DATES: Practice Exercise 6

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