Exploring Geographical Abbreviations

What is the purpose of using abbreviations in writing?

• To make sentences longer

• To make writing more complex

• To save time and space

• None of the above

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following is a correct abbreviation for 'Doctor'?

• Dc

• Do

• Dr

• Dt

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

Which of the following is not a correct abbreviation for a title?

• Mr

• Dr

• Sr

• Capt

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

How is 'Boulevard' abbreviated?

• Blv

• Blvd

• Bouv

• Bld

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

What is the abbreviation for 'Road'?

• Rd

• R

• Ro

• Ra

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

In which scenario should you not abbreviate 'street'?

• None of the above

• In a formal address

• When used alone in a sentence

• On an envelope

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the abbreviation for 'Texas'?

• TN

• TE

• TX

• TS

Which state abbreviation is correctly matched?

• Texas - TE

• Florida - FD

• Indiana - ID

• Ohio - OH

Why can't Michigan and Minnesota both be abbreviated as 'MI'?

• It would be confusing

• It's too long

• It's not allowed

• All of the above

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7

What should you keep in mind when abbreviating state names?

• None of the above

• Use any two letters

• Check for unique abbreviations

• Always use the first two letters

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CCSS.RI.2.7

CCSS.RI.3.7

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RI.6.7