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What is the difference between an acronym and an initialism?

  • An acronym is a contraction, while an initialism is an abbreviation
  • An acronym uses full stops, while an initialism does not
  • An acronym uses the initial components of a phrase or word, while an initialism takes just the first letters of a word or phrase (correct)
  • An acronym is always written in uppercase, while an initialism is written in lowercase

    • Which term is derived from the Latin word 'brevis', meaning 'short'?

  • Acronym
  • Contractions
  • Abbreviation (correct)
  • Initialism

    • How are acronyms and initialisms typically written when in uppercase?

  • Acronyms use full stops, while initialisms do not
  • Acronyms and initialisms always use full stops when written in uppercase
  • Acronyms and initialisms do not use full stops when written in uppercase (correct)
  • Acronyms do not use full stops, while initialisms use full stops

    • What punctuation is used with abbreviations?

    <p>Full stops</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of shortening omits internal letters and sounds of words or group of words?

    <p>Contractions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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