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Lucas21c Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Day of the week/date

Could you tell me which one sounds wrong or awkward in the following sentences? Thank you.

1. What is it today?
2. What day of the week is it (today)? / What is the day of the week (today)?
3. What's the date?
4. What is today's date?
  

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For #1, say eg What day is it today?

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  • For #1, say eg What day is it today?
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For #1, say eg What day is it today?
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Yes, that's what it means and I'd like to know whether it is acceptable or not.
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Could you tell me whether #2~#4 are okay?
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1. Is "What is the day of the month?" also possible? Or, should I say "What is the date of the month?"

2. Can "What is the day?" mean "What is the day today?"
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1. Is "What is the day of the month?" also possible? Or, should I say "What is the date of the month?"
Neither. I'd just say 'What's the date?'

2. Can "What is the day?" mean "What is the day today?" No.
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