What is the difference between August vs August?

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August

noun

Definition

The eighth month of the year.

Examples

My birthday is in [August].

School starts in [August].

We're going on vacation in [August].

August

adjective

Definition

Respected and impressive; inspiring reverence.

Examples

The [august] ceremony was very formal.

He held an [august] position in society.

The [august] assembly gathered.

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Practice Quiz

Question 1: My birthday is in ___.

August august

Question 2: The ___ ceremony was very formal.

August august

Question 3: Which sentence uses the month name correctly?

The august assembly gathered. He held an August position in society. School starts in August. The August ceremony was impressive.

Question 4: We're going on vacation in ___.

August august

Question 5: He held an ___ position in the company.

August august

Question 6: Which sentence is correct?

The august heat was unbearable. We met in august. The august institution has a long history. August is my favorite adjective.

Question 7: The ___ building housed the parliament.

August august

Question 8: Summer ends in late ___.

August august

Question 9: What's the difference between these words?

They have different meanings and pronunciations They are spelled differently They have the same meaning There is no difference

Quiz Answers

Q1: August

Q2: august

Q3: School starts in August.

Q4: August

Q5: august

Q6: The august institution has a long history.

Q7: august

Q8: August

Q9: They have different meanings and pronunciations

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