The way you write your date of birth in words on a school form depends on the specific instructions given on the form. However, generally, it involves writing out the day, month, and year in words, or a combination of numerals and words.
Here's a breakdown of common methods and examples:
1. Full Words:
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Write the entire date of birth out in words.
- Example: If your date of birth is 08/15/2005 (August 15, 2005), you would write: "Fifteenth August Two Thousand and Five".
2. Ordinal Day, Month, and Year in Words:
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This is a more formal way of writing the date.
- Example: "The Fifteenth of August, Two Thousand and Five".
3. Month in Words, Day in Numerals, Year in Words:
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This is a common and accepted format.
- Example: "August 15, Two Thousand and Five".
4. Abbreviated Month in Words, Day in Numerals, Year in Words:
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Similar to the above, but the month is abbreviated.
- Example: "Aug. 15, Two Thousand and Five."
Key Considerations:
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Check the Form's Instructions: Always prioritize any specific instructions provided on the form itself. Look for examples or guidelines on how they want the date of birth written.
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Consistency: Maintain consistency in your date format throughout the form (if applicable).
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Capitalization: Capitalize the first letter of the month. Capitalize the ordinal (e.g., "Fifteenth").
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Spelling: Double-check your spelling of the month and the year (in words).
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"And": The use of "and" in the year (e.g., "Two Thousand and Five") is optional but acceptable.
Example Scenario:
Let's say your birth date is 10/03/2010 (October 3, 2010). Here are some acceptable ways to write it on a school form:
- Third October Two Thousand and Ten
- October 3, Two Thousand Ten
- The Third of October, Two Thousand and Ten
In summary, pay close attention to the form's instructions. If no specific format is requested, choose one of the above methods and apply it consistently.
