Question 1

Which sentence is correct for general writing?&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;Her address is 264 Elm Street, San Antonio, TX 78212&#10;B) &#8203;Her address is 264 Elm St., San Antonio, TX 78212

Accepted Answer

In general writing, it is more common to use the full street name, such as "Elm Street" instead of the abbreviation "Elm St."

Question 2

Which sentence is correct when using a plural abbreviation?&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;RN's who specialize have excellent job prospects.&#10;B) &#8203;RNs who specialize have excellent job prospects.

Accepted Answer

Plural abbreviations do not require an apostrophe before the "s".

Question 3

Which sentence is abbreviated correctly when this is the first time the abbreviation is used in the document?&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;The National Weather Service (NWS) issues weather forecasts and warnings.&#10;B) &#8203;The NWS (National Weather Service) issues weather forecasts and warnings.&#10;C) &#8203;The NWS issues weather forecasts and warning.

Accepted Answer

When using an abbreviation for the first time in a document, it should be written out fully with the abbreviation in parentheses following it. Therefore, option A is the correct choice. Option B reverses the order and option C does not include the abbreviation at all.

Question 4

On an envelope, you should abbreviate Arkansas as Ark.

Accepted Answer

The correct abbreviation for Arkansas on an envelope is "AR" according to the United States Postal Service standards.

Question 5

You should use the same abbreviation throughout a document.

Accepted Answer

Consistency is important in any document, including the use of abbreviations. Using different abbreviations for the same term can create confusion for readers. It's important to establish which abbreviation to use and use it consistently throughout the document.

Question 6

Which sentence uses the courtesy title correctly?&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;Last night, Governor DeMarco spoke about her plan for tax reform.&#10;B) &#8203;Last night, Gov. DeMarco spoke about her plan for tax reform.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which sentence uses the courtesy title correctly?&#8203;&#10;A)...

Question 7

Most abbreviations are acceptable when writing for a general audience.

Accepted Answer

Abbreviations can cause confusion for readers who may not be familiar with them, especially in a general audience where there may be a wide range of backgrounds and knowledge. It is generally better to spell things out or define the abbreviation the first time it is used in order to ensure clarity.

Question 8

Which sentence uses abbreviations correctly?&#8203;&#10;A) &#8203;Dr. Reuben Sachs, M.D. is joining the staff of Keillor Hospital.&#10;B) &#8203;Doctor Reuben Sachs, M.D., is joining the staff of Keillor Hospital.&#10;C) &#8203;Reuben Sachs, M.D. is joining the staff of Keillor Hospital.

Accepted Answer

Sentence C correctly uses the abbreviation "M.D." without preceding it with "Dr." or "Doctor," which is redundant since "M.D." already indicates that the person is a medical doctor.

Question 9

You should spell out an abbreviation on first use and show the abbreviation in parenthesis, such as National Business Education Association (NBEA).

Accepted Answer

It is a common convention in writing to spell out abbreviations on first use and then show the abbreviation in parentheses, so readers can easily understand the meaning behind the abbreviation.

Question 10

The abbreviation in the following sentence is correct for general writing. The 12-oz. perfume exceeded the airline limit.

Accepted Answer

In general writing, "oz." should be spelled out as "ounces" unless it's in a technical or scientific context.

Deck 15: Abbreviations