Abbreviations Worksheet (Writing Part 1) – Practice shortening words and phrases correctly.
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Here's the completed Abbreviations Worksheet (Writing Part 1) with correct abbreviations for each underlined word or phrase, along with explanations:
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1. doctor mike dolan → Dr. Mike Dolan
✔ *Explanation:* “Doctor” is abbreviated as Dr. (with a period). This is standard for titles before names.
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2. professor tom watson → Prof. Tom Watson
✔ *Explanation:* “Professor” is commonly abbreviated as Prof. (with a period) in formal writing when used before a name.
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3. mrs. kimberly dozier → Mrs. Kimberly Dozier
✔ *Explanation:* “Mrs.” is already an abbreviation for “Missus” — it’s correct as written. No change needed.
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4. friday, june 13, 1982 → Fri., June 13, 1982
✔ *Explanation:* “Friday” is abbreviated as Fri. (with a period). Days of the week are typically abbreviated to 3 letters + period in formal writing.
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5. saturday, april 14, 2009 → Sat., April 14, 2009
✔ *Explanation:* “Saturday” becomes Sat. (with a period). Months like “April” are not abbreviated unless space is limited (e.g., in tables).
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6. mister john cullen → Mr. John Cullen
✔ *Explanation:* “Mister” is abbreviated as Mr. (with a period) — same as “Mrs.” but for males.
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7. reverend jeremy wheat → Rev. Jeremy Wheat
✔ *Explanation:* “Reverend” is abbreviated as Rev. (with a period) when used before a name.
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8. miss carol martha → Miss Carol Martha
✔ *Explanation:* “Miss” is already the correct abbreviation for unmarried women. It does not take a period in this context (though sometimes written as “Ms.” for gender-neutral, “Miss” stands alone).
> ⚠️ Note: Some style guides may prefer “Ms.” for modern usage, but since the original says “miss,” we keep it as “Miss.”
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9. gloria road → Gloria Rd.
✔ *Explanation:* “Road” is abbreviated as Rd. (with a period) when used after a street name. In addresses, “Rd.” is standard.
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10. corson street → Corson St.
✔ *Explanation:* “Street” is abbreviated as St. (with a period) in addresses or formal writing.
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11. des moines, iowa → Des Moines, IA
✔ *Explanation:* “Iowa” is abbreviated as IA (no period) — U.S. state abbreviations are always 2 capital letters without periods (per USPS standards).
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12. lincoln, nebraska → Lincoln, NE
✔ *Explanation:* “Nebraska” becomes NE (no period), following USPS state abbreviation rules.
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13. friday, september 21, 2008 → Fri., September 21, 2008
✔ *Explanation:* “Friday” → Fri. (with period); “September” remains spelled out (months are not abbreviated in full dates unless in tables or tight spaces).
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## ✔ Final Answer Key:
1. Dr. Mike Dolan
2. Prof. Tom Watson
3. Mrs. Kimberly Dozier
4. Fri., June 13, 1982
5. Sat., April 14, 2009
6. Mr. John Cullen
7. Rev. Jeremy Wheat
8. Miss Carol Martha
9. Gloria Rd.
10. Corson St.
11. Des Moines, IA
12. Lincoln, NE
13. Fri., September 21, 2008
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📌 Tip for Students: Always remember:
- Titles before names (Dr., Mr., Mrs., Prof., Rev.) usually take a period.
- Days of the week → 3-letter abbreviation + period (Mon., Tue., etc.).
- Street types (St., Ave., Rd., Blvd.) → abbreviated with period in addresses.
- U.S. states → 2-letter caps, no period (NY, CA, TX, etc.).
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for these abbreviations! 📝📘
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1. doctor mike dolan → Dr. Mike Dolan
✔ *Explanation:* “Doctor” is abbreviated as Dr. (with a period). This is standard for titles before names.
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2. professor tom watson → Prof. Tom Watson
✔ *Explanation:* “Professor” is commonly abbreviated as Prof. (with a period) in formal writing when used before a name.
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3. mrs. kimberly dozier → Mrs. Kimberly Dozier
✔ *Explanation:* “Mrs.” is already an abbreviation for “Missus” — it’s correct as written. No change needed.
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4. friday, june 13, 1982 → Fri., June 13, 1982
✔ *Explanation:* “Friday” is abbreviated as Fri. (with a period). Days of the week are typically abbreviated to 3 letters + period in formal writing.
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5. saturday, april 14, 2009 → Sat., April 14, 2009
✔ *Explanation:* “Saturday” becomes Sat. (with a period). Months like “April” are not abbreviated unless space is limited (e.g., in tables).
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6. mister john cullen → Mr. John Cullen
✔ *Explanation:* “Mister” is abbreviated as Mr. (with a period) — same as “Mrs.” but for males.
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7. reverend jeremy wheat → Rev. Jeremy Wheat
✔ *Explanation:* “Reverend” is abbreviated as Rev. (with a period) when used before a name.
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8. miss carol martha → Miss Carol Martha
✔ *Explanation:* “Miss” is already the correct abbreviation for unmarried women. It does not take a period in this context (though sometimes written as “Ms.” for gender-neutral, “Miss” stands alone).
> ⚠️ Note: Some style guides may prefer “Ms.” for modern usage, but since the original says “miss,” we keep it as “Miss.”
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9. gloria road → Gloria Rd.
✔ *Explanation:* “Road” is abbreviated as Rd. (with a period) when used after a street name. In addresses, “Rd.” is standard.
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10. corson street → Corson St.
✔ *Explanation:* “Street” is abbreviated as St. (with a period) in addresses or formal writing.
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11. des moines, iowa → Des Moines, IA
✔ *Explanation:* “Iowa” is abbreviated as IA (no period) — U.S. state abbreviations are always 2 capital letters without periods (per USPS standards).
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12. lincoln, nebraska → Lincoln, NE
✔ *Explanation:* “Nebraska” becomes NE (no period), following USPS state abbreviation rules.
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13. friday, september 21, 2008 → Fri., September 21, 2008
✔ *Explanation:* “Friday” → Fri. (with period); “September” remains spelled out (months are not abbreviated in full dates unless in tables or tight spaces).
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## ✔ Final Answer Key:
1. Dr. Mike Dolan
2. Prof. Tom Watson
3. Mrs. Kimberly Dozier
4. Fri., June 13, 1982
5. Sat., April 14, 2009
6. Mr. John Cullen
7. Rev. Jeremy Wheat
8. Miss Carol Martha
9. Gloria Rd.
10. Corson St.
11. Des Moines, IA
12. Lincoln, NE
13. Fri., September 21, 2008
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📌 Tip for Students: Always remember:
- Titles before names (Dr., Mr., Mrs., Prof., Rev.) usually take a period.
- Days of the week → 3-letter abbreviation + period (Mon., Tue., etc.).
- Street types (St., Ave., Rd., Blvd.) → abbreviated with period in addresses.
- U.S. states → 2-letter caps, no period (NY, CA, TX, etc.).
Let me know if you’d like a printable version or flashcards for these abbreviations! 📝📘
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