An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. Although an abbreviation itself might be simple, the rules for abbreviations can be complex. Take our quiz, and test your knowledge of some of these rules.1. Which of the following choices best illustrates the correct use of the abbreviation?The CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) administers Canada’s tax laws. The CRA is …The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) administers Canada’s tax laws. The CRA is …The Canada Revenue Agency administers Canada’s tax laws. The CRA is …2. Which of the sentences below illustrates the correct plural form for the abbreviation c.o.d. (cash on delivery)?An additional fee must be paid for c.o.d.s.An additional fee must be paid for c.o.d’s.An additional fee must be paid for c.o.ds.3. Which of the sentences below best illustrates the correct use of the abbreviation?Roberta Bondar earned a PhD in neurobiology.Roberta Bondar earned a Ph.D. in neurobiology.Roberta Bondar earned a P.H.D. in neurobiology.4. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?Skiers should dress warmly: fleece wear, snow pants, balaclava, etc..Skiers should dress warmly: fleece wear, snow pants, balaclava, etc.Skiers should dress warmly: fleece wear, snow pants, balaclava, etc…5. 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.6. Which of the sentences below illustrates the correct plural form for the abbreviation RRSP (registered retirement savings plan)?RRSP’s are used to save for retirement.RRSPs are used to save for retirement.RRSPS are used to save for retirement.7. Which of the sentences below illustrates the correct abbreviation for Lieutenant-Governor?The Prime Minister announced the appointment of the new Lt-Gov. of Alberta.The Prime Minister announced the appointment of the new Lt.-Gov. of Alberta.The Prime Minister announced the appointment of the new Lt. Gov. of Alberta.8. Which sentence is correct?St. Maximilian Kolbe was canonized in 1982.Saint Maximilian Kolbe was canonized in 1982.Snt. Maximilian Kolbe was canonized in 1982.9. 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.10. Which of the sentences below illustrates the correct plural forms for the abbreviations Mr. and Mrs.?Mr.’s Mills and Wang, and Mrs.’s Gupta and Jones were all honoured guests at the reception.Messrs. Mills and Wang, and Mmes. Gupta and Jones were all honoured guests at the reception.Mr.s Mills and Wang, and Mrs.s Gupta and Jones were all honoured guests at the reception.
