An abbreviation is a short way of writing a word or words Are you saying that I can write my name the long way and the short way Example Doctor James Johnson Dr James Johnson or Rules for Abbreviations ID: 524047
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What is an abbreviation?
An abbreviation is a
short
way of writing a word or words.
Are you saying that I can write my name the long way and the short way?
Example:
Doctor James Johnson
Dr. James Johnson
orSlide3
Rules for Abbreviations
A
period
is used in writing abbreviations.
The abbreviations for proper nouns begin with a
capital letter.
For days of the week and month, write the
first three letters
of the name followed by a period.
Abbreviations for
states
do not need a period.
Mr
.
Mister
Monday
Mon.
North Carolina
NC
January
Jan.
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State
We use an abbreviation to write the:
What is the correct abbreviation for Texas?
Yesterday, my family and I went to Dallas,
Texas
.
TXSlide5
Dr.
The Name of a Title Before
A Person’s Name
We use an abbreviation to write the:
Ma took me to the hospital to see
Doctor Patterson. She checked my heart.
What is the correct abbreviation for Doctor?Slide6
Day of A Week
Sun.
We use an abbreviation to write the:
Sunday
is a day to visit the church.
What is the correct abbreviation for Sunday?Slide7
Mar.
Month of A Year
We use an abbreviation to write the:
Bridget Halls was born on
March
25, 1987.What is the correct abbreviation for
March?Slide8
Dr.
Moorehead Drive
Place In an Address
We use an abbreviation to write the
:
On a daily schedule, the bus goes to 251 Moorehead
Drive.
What is the correct abbreviation for Drive?Slide9
What is the abbreviation for each word?
Let’s practice!
street
St.
Tuesday
Tuesday
Tues.
December
Dec.
New Jersey
NJSlide10
Every summer, Tracy visits the amusement park in New York.
What is the abbreviation for “
New York”
?
NYSlide11
In April, the flowers are always blooming.What is the abbreviation for
“
April
”?
Apr.Slide12
You are invited to my grandmother’s 70th birthday party. It’s on 257 Madison Boulevard at 8:00 p.m. Please bring your friends.
What is the abbreviation for the underlined word,
Boulevard
?
Blvd.Slide13
On Sunday morning at 8:00, we went to Liberty Community Center. There were people singing and dancing. We had a great time.
What is the abbreviation for the underlined word,
Sunday?
Sun.Slide14
Every year, we celebrate the Fourth of July.What is the abbreviation for the underlined word,
July
?
July
July is a very special month. Did you know that it doesn’t need an abbreviation?Slide15
Write each sentence using abbreviations. 1
. On Wednesday at 10:00 a.m., Missus Henry had an
appointment with Doctor Jeffers.
2. In October, Sergeant Peters will attend the ceremony at
Camp Hall.
3. Mistress Jones was the best swimmer at Golden Haven
Academy.On Wed. at 10:00 a.m., Mrs. Henry had an appointment with Dr. Jeffers.
In Oct., Sgt. Peters will attend the ceremony at Camp Hall.
Miss Jones was the best swimmer at Golden Haven Academy.Slide16
Looking at the arrows, what is the full word for each abbreviation?
Colorado
Georgia
Texas
NevadaSlide17
What is the abbreviation for each day of the week?
Mon.
Wed.
Sat.
Fri.
Thurs.
Sun.
Tues.Slide18
What is an abbreviation?A Shortened form of a word or words.
B A word that shows action.
C A person, place or thing.
D A prepositional phrase.Slide19
What punctuation mark is used at the end of an abbreviation?A question mark
B
period
C Exclamation mark
D
Quotation MarksSlide20
Which selection shows the correct abbreviations for the following address: 634 Russia Lane Greenville, South Carolina 29003
A
634 Russia Ln
Greenville, SC 29003
B 634 Russia Le Greenville, South C 29003Slide21
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