Abbreviations
What is an abbreviation?
Ex. August —> Aug.
Tuesday —> Tues.
Street —> St.
How would you abbreviate the word Monday?
Mon.
Add commas to the series:
The balloons are red green and blue.
The balloons are red, green, and blue.
When we combine 2 words using an apostrophe.
Ex.
Do not = don't
She is = she's
Is not = isn't
Write the correct abbreviation for each day and month.
Sun.
Thurs.
Dec.
Oct.
How would you abbreviate the word road?
Rd.
Place the comma in the sentence.
First I have to finish my homework.
First, I have to finish my homework.
- Use a comma after the introductory words well, yes, and no. Use a comma after order words such as first, second, next, and finally.
Write the contraction for the words in parentheses.
1. Gardens grow without sunlight. (do not)
2. James like to dig in the dirt. (does not)
don't, doesn't
Abbreviate the following address: 250 Lenox Avenue.
250 Lenox Ave.
Abbreviate the following date: September 26, 2012
Sept. 26, 2012
- Comma goes after day number!
Place the commas correctly in the date.
John was born on February 3 2008.
John was born on February 3, 2008.
Write the contraction for the words in parentheses.
1. She says come back again next year. (she will)
2. Ms. Devaney want to see how you are doing in writing. (you are)
She'll, you're
(1) Last summer, on August 12 2017 my family went on a road trip. (2) We left on a Tuesday and came home the following Wednesday. (3) The trip was just over one week long, and we traveled 645 miles. (4) We visited the White House at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. (5) It was a fun trip, but I was relieved to arrive back home at our house on 1305 Mayberry Road.
How should you abbreviate the date in sentence 1?
Aug. 12, 2017
(1) Last summer, on August 12 2017 my family went on a road trip. (2) We left on a Tuesday and came home the following Wednesday. (3) The trip was just over one week long, and we traveled 645 miles. (4) We visited the White House at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. (5) It was a fun trip, but I was relieved to arrive back home at our house on 1305 Mayberry Road.
How should you abbreviate the address in sentence 4?
1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
(1) We had a winning baseball team this year, with Jake Laura and Sally. (2) We played on Tuesday evenings. (3) First we set out the bases on the diamond. (4) After practice, we put away the bats gloves and batting helmets. (5) Dylan Frannie and Mia are going to join the team next year.
Which statement below uses commas properly?
A. We had a winning baseball team this year, with Jake Laura and Sally.
B. First we set out the bases on the diamond.
C. After practice, we put away the bats, gloves, and batting helmets.
D. Dylan Frannie and Mia are going to join the team next year.
C. After practice, we put away the bats, gloves, and batting helmets.
(1) Wer’e organizing a fall festival. (2) I ca’nt wait until the leaves start to fall and the air gets cool. (3) Last year I wa’snt here during the fall festival. (4) This year I’m going to make sure I can attend. (5) Theyv’e said it is fun.
Which statement uses a contraction properly?
A. Wer’e organizing a fall festival.
B. I ca’nt wait until the leaves start to fall and the air gets cool.
C. Last year I wa’snt here during the fall festival.
D. This year I’m going to make sure I can attend.
D. This year I’m going to make sure I can attend.
(1) Last summer, on August 12 2017 my family went on a road trip. (2) We left on a Tuesday and came home the following Wednesday. (3) The trip was just over one week long, and we traveled 645 miles. (4) We visited the White House at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington. (5) It was a fun trip, but I was relieved to arrive back home at our house on 1305 Mayberry Road.
How should you abbreviate the address in sentence 5?
1305 Mayberry Rd.
Which words are abbreviated incorrectly?
- Thurs.
- Tues.
- Wednes.
- Sun.
- Jan.
- Roa.
- Avenu.
Wednes. --> Weds.
Roa. --> Rd.
Avenu --> Ave.
(1) We had a winning baseball team this year, with Jake Laura and Sally. (2) We played on Tuesday evenings. (3) First we set out the bases on the diamond. (4) After practice, we put away the bats gloves and batting helmets. (5) Dylan Frannie and Mia are going to join the team next year.
Which statement below is a properly edited version of statement 5?
A. Dylan Frannie and, Mia are going to join the team next year.
B. Dylan, Frannie. and Mia are going to join the team next year.
C. Dylan, Frannie, and Mia are going to join the team next year.
D. Dylan, Frannie, and Mia, are going to join the team next year
C. Dylan, Frannie, and Mia are going to join the team next year.
(1) Wer’e organizing a fall festival. (2) I ca’nt wait until the leaves start to fall and the air gets cool. (3) Last year I wa’snt here during the fall festival. (4) This year I’m going to make sure I can attend. (5) Theyv’e said it is fun.
Which statement below is a properly edited version of statement 5?
A. They’ve said it is fun.
B. Th’eyve said it is fun.
C. Theyve said it is fun.
D. Theyv’e said it is fun.
A. They’ve said it is fun.