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 example illustrates the correct punctuation to use with a person’s initials?L.period D.period MillsL,comma D,comma MillsL…ellipsis D…ellipsis Mills2. How do you correctly punctuate the Latin abbreviation meaning “for example”?e.g.e period g periodeg.e g periodege g3. Which abbreviation is used before the name of an individual who has received an honorary degree?Dr.Hon. Dr.No abbreviation is used.4. Which sentence uses the correct abbreviation for the province of Ontario in formal writing?The film Snow Cake was filmed in Wawa, ON.O N periodThe film Snow Cake was filmed in Wawa, Ont.O N T periodThe film Snow Cake was filmed in Wawa, O.N.O period N period5. Which sentence is correct?They have given out ticket #pound sign1 to 100.They have given out ticket Nos. 1 to 100.They have given out ticket Nums. 1 to 100.6. Which sentence illustrates the correct way to write a specific time in a time zone?The estimated arrival time was 20:14 PSTP S T.The estimated arrival time was 20:14 P.S.T.P period S period T periodThe estimated arrival time was 20:14 Pacific Standard Time.7. Which example illustrates the correct way to represent a percentage amounting to one half, using the percent symbol?50 %50 space percent symbol50%50 percent symbol (no space)0.50%0 point 50 space percent symbol8. How is the word “latitude” abbreviated?latt.L A T T periodlattL A T TlatL A T9. What is another correct way to express “eight metres”?8 m8 space lower case m8m8 lower case m (no space)8 M8 upper case M10. Which of the following abbreviations can be used freely in the body of a text?Assoc.Inc.Corp.
