Title Long Form or Short Form

Which of the following sentences uses the long form of a title correctly?

• Dr. Smith is a renowned scientist.

• Doctor Smith is a renowned scientist.

• Dr. Smith, a renowned scientist, will speak today.

• Dr. Smith's lecture was enlightening.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

Identify the sentence that uses the short form of a title correctly.

• Professor John will be joining us today.

• Prof. John will be joining us today.

• Professor John, a well-known author, will speak.

• Professor John's lecture was insightful.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

Choose the correct sentence with the long form of a title.

• Mr. Johnson is our new manager.

• Mister Johnson is our new manager.

• Mr. Johnson, our new manager, is here.

• Mr. Johnson's office is on the second floor.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

Which sentence uses the short form of a title correctly?

• Captain Rogers is leading the mission.

• Capt. Rogers is leading the mission.

• Captain Rogers, a skilled pilot, is here.

• Captain Rogers's team is ready.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

Select the sentence that uses the long form of a title correctly.

• Mrs. Thompson is a talented artist.

• Missus Thompson is a talented artist.

• Mrs. Thompson, a talented artist, will exhibit her work.

• Mrs. Thompson's gallery is open.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Identify the sentence with the correct use of a short form title.

• Lieutenant Green will address the troops.

• Lt. Green will address the troops.

• Lieutenant Green, a decorated officer, is here.

• Lieutenant Green's speech was inspiring.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Which of the following sentences uses the long form of a title correctly?

• Sgt. Brown is in charge of the operation.

• Sergeant Brown is in charge of the operation.

• Sgt. Brown, a veteran, is leading the team.

• Sgt. Brown's leadership is commendable.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

Choose the sentence that uses the short form of a title correctly.

• Doctor Adams is a renowned surgeon.

• Dr. Adams is a renowned surgeon.

• Doctor Adams, a skilled surgeon, will operate.

• Doctor Adams's clinic is well-known.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

Select the sentence with the correct use of a long form title.

• Rev. Martin will lead the service.

• Reverend Martin will lead the service.

• Rev. Martin, a respected figure, is here.

• Rev. Martin's sermon was moving.

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CCSS.L.1.2B

CCSS.L.5.2

Identify the sentence that uses the short form of a title correctly.

• General Smith is in command.

• Gen. Smith is in command.

• General Smith, a strategic genius, is here.

• General Smith's tactics are effective.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6