Question 1

Which sentence uses abbreviations correctly?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Dr. Reuben Sachs, M.D. is joining the staff of Keillor Hospital.
B)   ​Doctor Reuben Sachs, M.D., is joining the staff of Keillor Hospital.
C)   ​Reuben Sachs, M.D. is joining the staff of Keillor Hospital.D) A) and B)
E) None of the above

Question 2

You should spell out an abbreviation on first use and show the abbreviation in parenthesis, such as National Business Education Association (NBEA).

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which sentence uses the courtesy title correctly?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Last night, Governor DeMarco spoke about her plan for tax reform.
B)   ​Last night, Gov. DeMarco spoke about her plan for tax reform.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 4

Most abbreviations are acceptable when writing for a general audience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Which sentence is correct for general writing?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​Her address is 264 Elm Street, San Antonio, TX 78212
B)   ​Her address is 264 Elm St., San Antonio, TX 78212C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 6

Which sentence is abbreviated correctly when this is the first time the abbreviation is used in the document?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​The National Weather Service (NWS)  issues weather forecasts and warnings.
B)   ​The NWS (National Weather Service)  issues weather forecasts and warnings.
C)   ​The NWS issues weather forecasts and warning.D) A) and B)
E) A) and C) A

Question 7

On an envelope, you should abbreviate Arkansas as Ark.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

You should use the same abbreviation throughout a document.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 9

Which sentence is correct when using a plural abbreviation?​

Accepted Answer

A)   ​RN's who specialize have excellent job prospects.
B)   ​RNs who specialize have excellent job prospects.C) A) and B)
D) undefined

Question 10

The abbreviation in the following sentence is correct for general writing. The 12-oz. perfume exceeded the airline limit.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Exam 15: Abbreviations

Which sentence uses abbreviations correctly?

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You should spell out an abbreviation on first use and show the abbreviation in parenthesis, such as National Business Education Association (NBEA).

Correct Answer
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Which sentence uses the courtesy title correctly?

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Most abbreviations are acceptable when writing for a general audience.

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Which sentence is correct for general writing?

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Which sentence is abbreviated correctly when this is the first time the abbreviation is used in the document?

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A

On an envelope, you should abbreviate Arkansas as Ark.

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You should use the same abbreviation throughout a document.

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True

Which sentence is correct when using a plural abbreviation?

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The abbreviation in the following sentence is correct for general writing. The 12-oz. perfume exceeded the airline limit.

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False

Exam 15: Abbreviations

Which sentence uses abbreviations correctly?​

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You should spell out an abbreviation on first use and show the abbreviation in parenthesis, such as National Business Education Association (NBEA).

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which sentence uses the courtesy title correctly?​

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Most abbreviations are acceptable when writing for a general audience.

Correct AnswerverifiedShow Answer

Which sentence is correct for general writing?​

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Which sentence is abbreviated correctly when this is the first time the abbreviation is used in the document?​

Correct AnswerverifiedA

On an envelope, you should abbreviate Arkansas as Ark.

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You should use the same abbreviation throughout a document.

Correct AnswerverifiedTrue

Which sentence is correct when using a plural abbreviation?​

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The abbreviation in the following sentence is correct for general writing. The 12-oz. perfume exceeded the airline limit.

Correct AnswerverifiedFalse

Which sentence uses abbreviations correctly?

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Which sentence uses the courtesy title correctly?

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Which sentence is correct for general writing?

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Which sentence is abbreviated correctly when this is the first time the abbreviation is used in the document?

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A

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True

Which sentence is correct when using a plural abbreviation?

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False