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EXERCISE 40–2 Abbreviations

EXERCISE 40–2Abbreviations

In each pair, choose the sentence that has no inappropriate uses of abbreviations.

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Question

My favorite professor is on sabbatical this semester.

My favorite prof. is on sabbatical this semester.

EXERCISE 40–2 Abbreviations - 1 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that has no inappropriate uses of abbreviations.

2 of 5

Question

When we visited NYU in early December, we were charmed by the light dusting of snow in Washington Square Park.

When we visited N.Y.U. in early December, we were charmed by the light dusting of snow in Washington Square Park.

EXERCISE 40–2 Abbreviations - 2 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that has no inappropriate uses of abbreviations.

3 of 5

Question

Some historians think that the New Testament was completed by 100 AD.

Some historians think that the New Testament was completed by AD 100.

EXERCISE 40–2 Abbreviations - 3 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that has no inappropriate uses of abbreviations.

4 of 5

Question

My mother’s birthday was on Fri. the 13th this year.

My mother’s birthday was on Friday the 13th this year.

EXERCISE 40–2 Abbreviations - 4 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that has no inappropriate uses of abbreviations.

5 of 5

Question

The accident occurred several ft from the intersection where the traffic light was broken.

The accident occurred several feet from the intersection where the traffic light was broken.

EXERCISE 40–2 Abbreviations - 5 of 5: In each pair, choose the sentence that has no inappropriate uses of abbreviations.