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EXERCISE 40–3 Abbreviations

EXERCISE 40–3Abbreviations

In each pair, click on the sentence that uses abbreviations appropriately.

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Example

1 of 5

Question

Julius Caesar was born in 100 BC.

Julius Caesar was born in BC 100.

EXERCISE 40–3 Abbreviations - 1 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses abbreviations appropriately.

2 of 5

Question

Dr. Kahan led the medical residents through the intricacies of bypass surgery.

Doctor Kahan led the medical residents through the intricacies of bypass surgery.

EXERCISE 40–3 Abbreviations - 2 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses abbreviations appropriately.

3 of 5

Question

The first landing by Europeans in America was definitely not in 1492 AD.

The first landing by Europeans in America was definitely not in AD 1492.

EXERCISE 40–3 Abbreviations - 3 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses abbreviations appropriately.

4 of 5

Question

Turning to page 195, Marian realized that she had finally reached the end of the book.

Turning to p. 195, Marian realized that she had finally reached the end of the book.

EXERCISE 40–3 Abbreviations - 4 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses abbreviations appropriately.

5 of 5

Question

The keynote speaker was Dr. Elizabeth Gomez, who presented the results of her groundbreaking research.

The keynote speaker was Dr. Elizabeth Gomez, PhD, who presented the results of her groundbreaking research.

EXERCISE 40–3 Abbreviations - 5 of 5: In each pair, click on the sentence that uses abbreviations appropriately.