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In which of the following scenarios would it be most appropriate to use an abbreviation without a period?
In which of the following scenarios would it be most appropriate to use an abbreviation without a period?
- Writing an academic paper.
- Describing the direction of the wind. (correct)
- Listing the types of plants in a garden.
- Addressing a letter to a doctor.
A construction project requires you to order materials and estimate timelines. Which set of abbreviations would be MOST useful for this task?
A construction project requires you to order materials and estimate timelines. Which set of abbreviations would be MOST useful for this task?
- Sun., Mon., Tues.
- m, km, hr. (correct)
- Ave., Blvd., St.
- Jan., Feb., Mar.
Which of the following is the correct abbreviation for 'Doctor' when used as a professional title?
Which of the following is the correct abbreviation for 'Doctor' when used as a professional title?
- Doc.
- Dr. (correct)
- Doct.
- Dr
You are writing a report that includes measurements in both meters and kilometers. How should these units be abbreviated in your report?
You are writing a report that includes measurements in both meters and kilometers. How should these units be abbreviated in your report?
What is MOST likely the correct abbreviation for 'Building' given the abbreviations provided for 'Avenue', 'Boulevard', and 'Engineer'?
What is MOST likely the correct abbreviation for 'Building' given the abbreviations provided for 'Avenue', 'Boulevard', and 'Engineer'?
Flashcards
Abbreviation
Abbreviation
A short form of a word or phrase, often followed by a period.
Ave.
Ave.
Abbreviation for 'Avenue' as in a street name.
Dr.
Dr.
Abbreviation for 'Doctor', a title for medical professionals.
km
km
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Senator
Senator
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Study Notes
Abbreviations
- Abbreviations are short forms of words or phrases
- Many abbreviations are followed by a period.
- Some abbreviations do not use a period (e.g., N for North, E for East, SW for Southwest, NE for Northeast)
Days of the Week
- Sunday - Sun
- Monday - Mon
- Tuesday - Tue
- Wednesday - Wed
- Thursday - Thu
- Friday - Fri
- Saturday - Sat
Months of the Year
- January - Jan
- February - Feb
- March - Mar
- April - Apr
- May - May
- June - Jun
- July - Jul
- August - Aug
- September - Sep
- October - Oct
- November - Nov
- December - Dec
Common Abbreviations
- Avenue - Ave.
- Boulevard - Blvd.
- Engineer - Engr.
- Doctor - Dr.
- Meter - m
- Kilometer - km
- Hour - hr
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