Abbreviations and Initials

An acronym is..

• An abbreviation formed from the first letter of each word in a statement.

• An abbreviation formed from the last letter of each word in a sentence.

• An abbreviation formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase.

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CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.11-12.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

"Acronyms have become popular for saving time and space in naming objects, organizatios and procedures."

This statement is...

• True

• False

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

What is an acronym?

• shortened word that can be pronounced as a word

• long words

• a song

Where do I see acronyms and abbreviations?

• grocery stores

• social media

• street signs

• in special education

• calendars

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

What is the abbreviation for street?

• str

• st.

• saint

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CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

CCSS.RI.11-12.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

What does lb stand for?

• pound

• ounce

• weight

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CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the acronym for automated teller machine?

• ATM

• AMM

• MTA

The common expansion of UAE is

• Uncommon Arrest Executed
  

• United Arab Emirates

• Union At England

• Usual Allowed Expansion

Which of the following is the right expansion of NGO ?

• Natural Gifted Oration

• Next Guided Office

• New Government Officer

• Non Governmental Organization

The common expansion of UFO is

• Uniform Flash Organ

• Us Flying Objects

• Upper Floor Open

• Undefined Flying Object