Exploring Abbreviations and Their Types in English

What is an abbreviation?

• A complete word used in place of a phrase

• A long form of a previously shortened word

• A shortened version of a word or phrase

• A new word created from two existing words

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

Which of the following is an example of an initialism?

• FBI

• Govt

• NASA

• App

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

How do we pronounce acronyms?

• With emphasis on the first letter

• In a shortened form

• As a single word

• As individual letters

Which example fits as an acronym?

• Dr

• FBI

• CD

• NASA

What is a Type 1 shortening?

• Always includes an apostrophe

• Treated as real words

• Not treated as real words

• Used only in writing

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

How is 'Feb' used in writing?

• As 'Febration'

• As 'February'

• As 'Federal'

• As 'Febrile'

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

What is the characteristic of a Type 2 shortening?

• Used as real words

• Not used as real words

• Always in plural form

• Includes an apostrophe

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CCSS.L.11-12.4B

CCSS.L.9-10.4B

CCSS.L.K.4B

CCSS.RF.1.3F

What distinguishes a Type 2 contraction?

• No use of apostrophes

• Always starts with a capital letter

• Missing letters from multiple words

• Missing letters from one word

Which contraction represents 'I have'?

• I'm

• I'll

• I've

• I'd

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CCSS.L.1.5A

CCSS.L.1.5B

CCSS.L.K.5A

What is the full form of 'Dr'?

• Drive

• Doctor

• Dropper

• Director

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CCSS.RI.3.10

CCSS.RI.4.10

CCSS.RI.5.10

CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4