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Abbreviations Stage 2

Better Writing: Better Grades
 

LESSON

An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word.

We use abbreviations for measurements.

     eg  hp - horsepower
           tsp - teaspoon
           MB - megabyte

It used to be correct to put a full stop after an abbreviation.  In current business practice, this is no longer required.
 

Handy Hint

To prevent confusion with the number 1, 
the abbreviation for litre 
has changed from 
l (lower case)
to L (capital).


PRACTICE

Choose the best answer from the drop-down box.  You will get feedback from the box on the right.
 

Question 1  

What is the abbreviation for kilometre?


Question 2

The abbreviation ... stands for kilogram.


Question 3

Give the abbreviation for milligram.


Question 4

The abbreviation ... stands for gigabyte.


Question 5  

The abbreviation ... stands for gram.


Question 6

Give the abbreviation for millilitre.


Question 7

What is the abbreviation for millimetre?


Question 8

The abbreviation for ... stands for tablespoon.


Question 9  

The abbreviation ... stands for centimetre.

 


Question 10

Give the abbreviation for celcius.


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
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