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Grammar: Abbreviations
Practice
An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase, such as Dr. for Doctor or
Rd. for Road. Most abbreviations end with a period and are useful when taking notes
or writing lists.
A
Write each group of words correctly. Use capital letters and periods.
1. mr charles cunningham Mr. Charles Cunningham_
2. 197 maple ave
197 Maple Ave.
3. dr frances thompson Dr. Frances Thompson
4. thurs, sept 13 Thurs, sept. 13
5. 6:45 pm, wed, may 9 6:45 p.m, Wed., May 9
6. d h lawrence D. H. Lawrence Mon., 7:30 A.M.
7. mon, 7:30 am Mon., 7:30 A.M.
8. st. louis, mo St. Louis, MO
9. mr james s watson, sr Mr. James S. Watson, Sr.
10. providence, r i Providence, RI
B
Match each abbreviation with its long form.
F
pint
A. Mar
Reverend
F. pt.
2.
G
Junior
B. cm
7.
B
centimeter
G. Jr.
3.
inch
C. Gov.
8.
Governor
H. rd.
4.
March
D. oz.
D
ounce
I. Rev.
5.
H
road
E. Prof.
10.
E
Professor
J. in....
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