Which of the following is the correct format of the date in the body of a formal letter drafted on 12th January 2026?
Answer
12 January 2026
The correct answer is 12 January 2026 — Select the option that follows the standard format.
Step-by-step solution
- Recall that formal letters use day month year without ordinal indicators.
- Compare each option to the guideline.
- Select the option that follows the standard format.
Common mistake: Adding ordinal suffixes or commas incorrectly
Concept tested: Date format in formal letter
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