5 Questions
What is the difference between an acronym and an initialism?
An acronym uses the initial components of a phrase or word, while an initialism takes just the first letters of a word or phrase
Which term is derived from the Latin word 'brevis', meaning 'short'?
Abbreviation
How are acronyms and initialisms typically written when in uppercase?
Acronyms and initialisms do not use full stops when written in uppercase
What punctuation is used with abbreviations?
Full stops
Which type of shortening omits internal letters and sounds of words or group of words?
Contractions
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