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Basic Practice Exercises - Abbreviations
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1
Click on the sentence that uses abbreviations correctly.
A)On the third Fri. in October, Jamestown will hold its annual Harvest Fair.
B)On the third Friday in Oct., Jamestown will hold its annual Harvest Fair.
C)On the third Friday in October, Jamestown will hold its annual Harvest Fair.
2
Click on the sentence that uses abbreviations correctly.
A)We paid over $140 dollars for an encyclopedia of classical mythology and a copy of Homer's Iliad.
B)We paid over $140 for an encyclopedia of classical mythology & a copy of Homer's Iliad.
C)We paid over $140 for an encyclopedia of classical mythology and a copy of Homer's Iliad.
3
Click on the sentence that uses abbreviations correctly.
A)In October of last year, it rained on four consecutive Saturdays.
B)In Oct. of last year, it rained on four consecutive Saturdays.
C)In October of last year, it rained on four consecutive Sats.
4
Click on the sentence that uses abbreviations correctly.
A)We drove through the Apennine Mts. for about 85 km, then turned west and traveled a few more hours to the Bay of Naples.
B)We drove through the Apennine Mountains for about 85 km, then turned west and traveled a few more hrs. to the Bay of Naples.
C)We drove through the Apennine Mountains for about 85 kilometers, then turned west and traveled a few more hours to the Bay of Naples.
5
Click on the sentence that uses abbreviations correctly.
A)Hartford, Connecticut, is the home of several large insurance cos.
B)Hartford, CT, is the home of several large insurance companies.
C)Hartford, Connecticut, is the home of several large insurance companies.
6
Click on the sentence that uses abbreviations correctly.
A)Jason, who has published several vols. of poetry, once drove a bus between Baltimore and Washington.
B)Jason, who has published several volumes of poetry, once drove a bus between Baltimore and Washington.
C)Jason, who has published several volumes of poetry, once drove a bus between Baltimore & Washington.
7
Click on the sentence that uses abbreviations correctly.
A)The new Apex Insurance Co.'s new office tower rises ninety-eight stories above Second Avenue.
B)The new Apex Insurance Company's new office tower rises ninety-eight stories above Second Ave.
C)The new Apex Insurance Company's new office tower rises ninety-eight stories above Second Avenue.
8
Click on the sentence that uses abbreviations correctly.
A)The gov. approved a measure that forces judges to sentence convicted child molesters to a minimum of ten years in prison.
B)The governor approved a measure that forces judges to sentence convicted child molesters to a minimum of ten years in prison.
C)The governor approved a measure that forces judges to sentence convicted child molesters to a minimum of ten yrs. in prison.
9
Click on the sentence that uses abbreviations correctly.
A)On Tuesday, April 8, Andy plans to hold a meeting to discuss our summer assignments.
B)On Tuesday, Apr. 8, Andy plans to hold a meeting to discuss our summer assignments.
C)On Tues., April 8, Andy plans to hold a meeting to discuss our summer assignments.
10
Click on the sentence that uses abbreviations correctly.
A)Mildred lives at 226 Fifth St. in Lexington, KY.
B)Mildred lives at 226 Fifth Street in Lexington, Kentucky.
C)Mildred lives at 226 Fifth St. in Lexington, Kentucky.







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