Abbreviations: Correct Forms (B1)

In American English, which title abbreviation is written CORRECTLY?

Mr. Jones arrived early.mr. Jones arrived early.Mr Jones arrived early.Mr.. Jones arrived early.

Correct answer: Mr. Jones arrived early.

Which sentence uses "etc." CORRECTLY?

Please bring pens, paper, rulers, ect.Please bring pens, paper, rulers, etc.Please bring pens, paper, rulers, and etc.Please bring pens, paper, rulers, and ect.

Correct answer: Please bring pens, paper, rulers, etc.

Which sentence uses "i.e." CORRECTLY (American English)?

The task requires one skill, i.e., the ability to listen carefully.The task requires one skill, ie the ability to listen carefully.The task requires one skill, i.e. the ability to listen carefully.The task requires one skill, i.e., listening, reading, and writing.

Correct answer: The task requires one skill, i.e., the ability to listen carefully.

Which sentence correctly uses "e.g."?

She has one language skill, e.g., fluent Spanish.Many sports, eg. tennis, require hand-eye coordination.Many sports, e.g. tennis, require hand-eye coordination.Many sports, e.g., tennis, require hand-eye coordination.

Correct answer: Many sports, e.g., tennis, require hand-eye coordination.

Which is the correct abbreviation for "United States of America" in formal American documents?

U.S.A.USAU.S.Ausa

Correct answer: USA

Which sentence uses the abbreviation "vs." CORRECTLY?

The match was Brazil Vs. Argentina.The match was Brazil v. Argentina.The match was Brazil vs Argentina.The match was Brazil vs. Argentina.

Correct answer: The match was Brazil vs. Argentina.

Which abbreviation for "Doctor" is correct in a standard American English sentence?

Please see dr. Chen in room 3.Please see Dr Chen in room 3.Please see Dr. Chen in room 3.Please see Doctor Chen in room 3.

Correct answer: Please see Dr. Chen in room 3.

Which sentence correctly uses the abbreviation "approx."?

The repair will take approx. 2 hours.The repair will take approx 2 hours.The repair will take ~ 2 hours.The repair will take apx. 2 hours.

Correct answer: The repair will take approx. 2 hours.

Which sentence correctly uses an abbreviated day of the week?

The meeting is on mon. 15 April.The meeting is on Mon. 15 April.The meeting is on Mon 15 April.The meeting is on MON. 15 April.

Correct answer: The meeting is on Mon. 15 April.

What is wrong with: "She graduated with a B.A. degree in History, ect."?

"B.A." should be written "BA" without periods.A comma before "ect." is incorrect."B.A." should be written "b.a." in lowercase."ect." is misspelled — the correct form is "etc."

Correct answer: "ect." is misspelled — the correct form is "etc."

Which sentence uses the abbreviation for "and others" CORRECTLY in an academic citation?

(Brown et al 2019) found a significant effect.(Brown et. al. 2019) found a significant effect.(Brown et al., 2019) found a significant effect.(Brown etal., 2019) found a significant effect.

Correct answer: (Brown et al., 2019) found a significant effect.

Which abbreviation for "note well" or "please note" is correctly formed?

NB: the deadline has been moved to Friday.N.B: the deadline has been moved to Friday.nb: the deadline has been moved to Friday.N.B.: the deadline has been moved to Friday.

Correct answer: NB: the deadline has been moved to Friday.

Which sentence CORRECTLY uses the title "Mrs."?

The package is addressed to mrs. Garcia.The package is addressed to Mrs. Garcia.The package is addressed to Mrs Garcia.The package is addressed to MRS. Garcia.

Correct answer: The package is addressed to Mrs. Garcia.

A student writes: "Please arrive by 9am." What is the most correct formal alternative?

Please arrive by 9am.Please arrive by 9 AM.Please arrive by 9am.Please arrive by 9 a.m.

Correct answer: Please arrive by 9 a.m.

What is the difference between "i.e." and "e.g."?

"i.e." gives examples; "e.g." gives a specific clarification.They are interchangeable — both mean "for example.""i.e." means "that is" (restatement); "e.g." means "for example" (examples)."i.e." is used in American English; "e.g." is used in British English.

Correct answer: "i.e." means "that is" (restatement); "e.g." means "for example" (examples).