Exploring Common Abbreviations for Kids

The video tutorial introduces abbreviations as shortened forms of words or phrases, explaining their purpose and usage. It covers state abbreviations used by the USPS, common abbreviations like 'AM' and 'PM', and contractions as a type of abbreviation. The tutorial emphasizes the importance of learning abbreviations for efficient communication and provides examples to illustrate their use. It concludes with encouragement to practice and offers additional resources for further learning.

What is an abbreviation?

• A type of punctuation

• A type of sentence

• A shortened form of a word or phrase

• A long form of a word

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

Why might someone use an abbreviation?

• To make a word longer

• To save space or time

• To confuse the reader

• To add more detail

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CCSS.RI.6.4

CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

How are state abbreviations typically written?

• With both letters lowercase

• With a period at the end

• With both letters capitalized

• With the first letter capitalized

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

What does the abbreviation 'Jr.' stand for?

• Jurisdiction

• Journey

• Junior

• Journal

What does 'MD' stand for?

• Medical Doctor

• Managing Director

• Master of Divinity

• Music Director

What does 'AM' stand for in Latin?

• After Midnight

• Ante Meridian

• After Meridiem

• Ante Meridiem

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

What does 'PM' stand for in Latin?

• Pre Meridiem

• Pre Meridian

• Post Meridiem

• Post Meridian

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CCSS.L.5.4B

CCSS.L.6.1E

Which of the following is an abbreviation for 'Mister'?

• Mr.

• Ms.

• Mrs.

• Mstr.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

What does the contraction 'can't' stand for?

• Can it

• Cannot

• Can be

• Can not

What does the contraction 'won't' stand for?

• Would be

• Would not

• Will not

• Will be