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Which of the following is the correct format of the date in the body of a formal letter drafted on 12 January 2026?

easy MCQ 1 mark Class 10 · English · Writing Skills - Letter Writing
  1. 12-01-2026
  2. 12th January, 2026
  3. 12 January 2026
  4. 2026, 12 January
Answer
12 January 2026

The correct answer is 12 January 2026 — Select the option that matches this order: 12 January 2026.

Step-by-step solution

  1. Identify the standard date format required for a formal letter.
  2. Recognise that the day comes first, followed by the month in words, then the year.
  3. Select the option that matches this order: 12 January 2026.
Common mistake: Mixing month and day

Concept tested: Date format in formal letters

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