What is the primary reason for using abbreviations in writing?

Exploring Abbreviations and Punctuation

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1st - 5th Grade
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Emma Peterson
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To confuse the reader
To save space and time
To avoid using punctuation
To make writing more complex
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How is the abbreviation for 'Sunday' represented?
Su.
Sun.
Sund.
S.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which abbreviation represents 'February'?
Feb
Feb.
Febr.
F.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the correct abbreviation for 'inches'?
in
inch.
i.
in.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which unit of measurement does not use a period in its abbreviation?
Foot
Inch
Kilometer
Ounce
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does 'hr.' stand for?
Hertz
Hour
Harrow
House
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the abbreviation for 'New York'?
New Y.
N.Y.
Nw. Yk.
NY
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