Exploring Abbreviations and Punctuation

What is the primary reason for using abbreviations in writing?

• To confuse the reader

• To save space and time

• To avoid using punctuation

• To make writing more complex

How is the abbreviation for 'Sunday' represented?

• Su.

• Sun.

• Sund.

• S.

Which abbreviation represents 'February'?

• Feb

• Feb.

• Febr.

• F.

What is the correct abbreviation for 'inches'?

• in

• inch.

• i.

• in.

Which unit of measurement does not use a period in its abbreviation?

• Foot

• Inch

• Kilometer

• Ounce

What does 'hr.' stand for?

• Hertz

• Hour

• Harrow

• House

What is the abbreviation for 'New York'?

• New Y.

• N.Y.

• Nw. Yk.

• NY

What does 'P.S.' stand for in a letter?

• Post Send

• Please See

• Post Script

• Prior Script

What does 'e.g.' mean?

• Example Given

• End Game

• Ergo

• For example

Which abbreviation is used to indicate 'and so on'?

• Cont.

• And.

• Etc.

• So on.