Abbreviation Adventures!
A Grade 3 ELA worksheet to practice identifying and using common abbreviations.
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An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. We use abbreviations all the time to save space and time when writing. For example, 'Dr.' is an abbreviation for 'Doctor,' and 'Mr.' is an abbreviation for 'Mister.' Many abbreviations end with a period.
Let's practice identifying and using some common abbreviations!
1. What does 'St.' stand for?
Start
Street
Stop
Sticker
2. Which abbreviation means 'Mister'?
Ms.
Mrs.
Mr.
Miss
Complete the sentences by writing the full word for each abbreviation.
3. My favorite day of the week is Sat. .
4. We live on Oak Ave. .
5. The date is Oct. 26.
6. Write the abbreviation for 'Doctor'.
7. Write the abbreviation for 'Road'.
Match each abbreviation on the left with its full word on the right.
8. Jan.
a. Tuesday
9. Tues.
b. January
10. Capt.
c. Captain