Common Latin Abbreviations in Academic Writing

This video tutorial explains common Latin abbreviations used in English writing, particularly in academic contexts. It covers abbreviations such as AD (Anno Domini), CF (confer), EG (exempli gratia), Etc (et cetera), IE (id est), NB (Nota Bene), Sic, and Viz (videlicet). Each abbreviation is defined, and its usage is explained, providing viewers with a better understanding of these terms.

What is the primary focus of the video tutorial?

• Common Latin abbreviations used in English writing

• The history of Latin language

• Advanced Latin grammar

• Latin literature

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What does the abbreviation 'AD' stand for?

• Anno Domini

• Ante Domina

• Anno Domina

• Ante Domini

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What is the meaning of the abbreviation 'CF'?

• For example

• And so on

• That is

• To compare

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Which abbreviation means 'for the sake of an example'?

• IE

• CF

• EG

• NB

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What does 'etc.' stand for?

• Et ceterum

• Et catura

• Et cetera

• Et ceteri

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Which abbreviation is used to add a side note or clarification?

• NB

• CF

• EG

• IE

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What does 'NB' stand for?

• Nota Bene

• Nota Benevolence

• Nota Bonus

• Nota Benevolent

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What is the purpose of using 'sic' in a text?

• To compare two items

• To add a side note

• To provide an example

• To indicate an error in the original text

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What does the abbreviation 'viz' mean?

• Evidently or clearly

• For example

• And so on

• To compare

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What is a fun fact about the Ampersand symbol?

• It stands for 'and'

• It is an abbreviated way of writing 'etc.'

• It means 'for example'

• It is derived from the Latin word 'et'

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