Capitalization initials, abbreviations, acronyms, and orgs.

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What is an abbreviation?

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A shortened form of a word or phrase.

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What is the correct way to write the acronym for National Aeronautics and Space Administration?

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NASA

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What is an organization?

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An organized body of people with a particular purpose, especially a business, society, or association.

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What is the correct way to write the organization name 'World Wide Fund for Nature'?

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World Wide Fund for Nature

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What are initials?

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The first letters of a name or word, typically a person's name.

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What is an acronym?

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A word formed from the initial letters of a series of words.

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Give an example of an abbreviation.

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Dr. (for Doctor)

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What does 'USA' stand for?

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United States of America.

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What is the purpose of using initials?

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To represent a person's full name in a shorter form.

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What is the difference between an abbreviation and an acronym?

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An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word, while an acronym is formed from the initial letters of a phrase.