Initialisms
What does the abbreviation "EU" stand for?
European Union.
What is the common short form of "telephone"?
Phone
What is the abbreviation for "et cetera" and what does it mean?
etc. (and so on).
How do you pronounce the abbreviations "Mr" and "Mrs"?
Mister and Misses.
True or False: "UN" stands for "Unified Nations".
False (It stands for United Nations).
If you are applying for a job and write a history of your work experience, what is this two-letter abbreviation?
CV (Curriculum Vitae).
How do we shorten the word "refrigerator" in daily conversation?
Fridge
What is the full Latin phrase for the abbreviation "e.g."?
Exempli gratia.
In an address, how is the abbreviation "St" (e.g., Dean St) pronounced?
Street
True or False: "PC" stands for "personal computer".
True
What does "BBC" stand for?
British Broadcasting Corporation.
Give the short forms for "mathematics" and "examination".
Maths and Exam.
Which Latin abbreviation means "that is to say" or "in other words"?
i.e. (id est).
How do you say the abbreviation "Dr" when it appears before a name?
Doctor
True or False: "ID" stands for "identification".
True
In the abbreviation "ISP", what does the letter "P" stand for?
Provider (Internet Service Provider).
What are the short forms for "bicycle" and "gymnasium"?
Bike and Gym.
What does the abbreviation "e.g." mean in English?
For example.
In "St Mark's Church", what does "St" stand for?
Saint
True or False: "CV" stands for "curricular vitae".
False (It stands for Curriculum vitae).
What is the short form for a person who is a member of a parliament?
MP (Member of Parliament).
What is the shortened word for "influenza"?
Flu
Give the English meaning of "i.e.".
That is to say / In other words.
(Bonus) Based on the "Street" example, how would you write the abbreviation for "Road"?
Rd.
True or False: Abbreviations like "AIDS" and "PIN" are spoken as individual letters.
False (They are spoken as words).