Understanding Abbreviations
A Grade 5 ELA worksheet focusing on identifying and using common abbreviations.
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Understanding Abbreviations
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions. This worksheet will help you practice identifying and using abbreviations.
1. Which of the following is the correct abbreviation for 'Doctor'?
Dr
Doctr.
Dctr
Doc.
2. The abbreviation 'St.' typically stands for which word?
Start
Street
Stall
Sticker
3. The abbreviation for 'Mister' is .
4. We often write 'January' as on calendars.
5. The abbreviation for 'ounce' is .
6. 'P.M.' stands for 'post meridian' and refers to the time after noon.
True
False
7. The abbreviation for 'United States' is 'U.S.'.
True
False
8. Write the full word for the abbreviation 'Ave.'.
9. What does the abbreviation 'Jr.' usually mean when added to a name?
Match the abbreviation on the left with its full word on the right.
10. Mon.
a. February
11. Feb.
b. Monday
12. Capt.
c. Captain