Abbreviations (shortened forms of full terms) are everywhere, so we should know how to deal with them in our writing. Try this quiz to see how you measure up!1. Which of the following choices best illustrates the correct use of abbreviations?The TB (Translation Bureau) is a federal agency. The TB is…The Translation Bureau (TB) is a federal agency. The TB is…The Translation Bureau is a federal agency. The TB is…2. Which of the following options best illustrates the correct use of abbreviations?Roberta Bondar holds a PhD in neurobiology.Roberta Bondar holds a Ph.D. in neurobiology.Roberta Bondar holds a P.H.D. in neurobiology.3. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?Skiers dress warmly: fleece wear, snow pants, balaclava, etc..Skiers dress warmly: fleece wear, snow pants, balaclava, etc.Skiers dress warmly: fleece wear, snow pants, balaclava, etc…4. In which sentence is the chemical symbol abbreviated correctly?The abbreviation for common table salt is Na.Cl.The abbreviation for common table salt is Na.Cl..The abbreviation for common table salt is NaCl.5. What is the correct plural for the following abbreviations: RRSP (registered retirement savings plan), c.o.d. (cash-on-delivery order), Mr. and Mrs.?RRSP’s; c.o.d.’s; Mr.’s; Mrs.’sRRSPs; c.o.d.s; Mrs.; Mrss.RRSPs; c.o.d.’s; Messrs.; Mmes.6. The abbreviation for Lieutenant-Governor isLt-Gov.Lt.-Gov.Lt. Gov.7. Which sentence is correct?St. Maximilian Kolbe was canonized in 1982.Saint Maximilian Kolbe was canonized in 1982.Snt. Maximilian Kolbe was canonized in 1982.8. Which of the sentences below illustrates the correct abbreviation for television?Many popular TV dramas deal with crime investigation.Many popular tv dramas deal with crime investigation.Many popular TLV dramas deal with crime investigation.
