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    Hi teachers,
    Is it necessary to write 'nd' and 'th' after these numbers?
    Classes from February 2nd to March 29th

    Thanks in advance

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    Default Re: Please need help on dates

    It's certainly not necessary if you write the number first:

    Classes run from 29 February to 29 March.
    Context is always important; labelling is rarely important.


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    Default Re: Please need help on dates

    Quote Originally Posted by 5jj View Post
    It's certainly not necessary if you write the number first:

    Classes run from 29 February to 29 March.
    Hi,
    Thank you for your reply.

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    Default Re: Please need help on dates

    Hi,
    One more question please.

    Classes run from 29 February to 29 March. According to the statement you have given me. Should I write, 'Dates' in front of it? Is there a better one?

    Thanks in advance

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    Default Re: Please need help on dates

    Quote Originally Posted by learning54 View Post
    Hi,
    One more question please.

    Classes run from 29 February to 29 March. According to the statement you have given me. Should I write, 'Dates' in front of it? Is there a better one?

    Thanks in advance
    Where would you write the word "Dates" with the sentence you posted in blue?

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    Quote Originally Posted by emsr2d2 View Post
    Where would you write the word "Dates" with the sentence you posted in blue?
    Dates: Classes run from 29 February to 29 March.

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    Default Re: Please need help on dates

    Quote Originally Posted by learning54 View Post
    Dates: Classes run from 29 February to 29 March.
    That's not absolutely necessary. It's clear from "29 February to 29 March" that you are talking about the dates of the classes. You might use it in a list:

    Class: English for Beginners
    Dates: 29 February to 29 March
    Time: 8pm
    Location: Room 23, Scott Building, Manchester University
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    Default Re: Please need help on dates

    Either: Classes run from 29 February to 29 March.
    Or: Course Dates: 29 February to 29 March.
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