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An abbreviation is simply a shortened form of a word. Generally, abbreviations begin with a capital letter and end with a period. For example, the month of November can be abbreviated to read: Nov. We can also abbreviate the days of the week so that Tuesday could be written as Tues.

Grades 6, 7 and 8 - English Language - Middle School - Abbreviations
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1. For the sentence below, determine which answer shows the correct abbreviation for the underlined word.

My father finally got his Doctor of Philosophy Degree.
2. For the sentence below, determine which answer shows the correct abbreviation for the underlined word.

Professor Hicks tentatively passed out the test results.
3. For the sentence below, determine which answer shows the correct abbreviation for the underlined word.

The entire family recently moved to Minnesota.
4. For the sentence below, determine which answer shows the correct abbreviation for the underlined word.

He was ordered by Captain Richardson to report to the infirmary.
5. For the sentence below, determine which answer shows the correct abbreviation for the underlined word.

Jillian received a call from Doctor Bishop that her test results came back clear.
6. For the sentence below, determine which answer shows the correct abbreviation for the underlined word.

He was looking for John Peters Senior rather than his son.
7. For the sentence below, determine which answer shows the correct abbreviation for the underlined word.

He has to send a check to the post office box listed on the website.
8. For the sentence below, determine which answer shows the correct abbreviation for the underlined word.

She was going to attend the West Virginia University.
9. For the sentence below, determine which answer shows the correct abbreviation for the underlined word.

He quickly scribbled Wednesday on his notepad as the day the repair man would be coming.
10. For the sentence below, determine which answer shows the correct abbreviation for the underlined word.

Mister and Missus Rexburn were invited to attend the opening ceremonies at the Olympics!

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