Ex. 11: Abbreviations

Choose the most appropriate answer.

1. The Norman conquest of England took place in       1066. (Correct)(Incorrect)

The Norman conquest of England took place in A.D. 1066. (Correct)

2. Our weekly class meeting begins at 11:00       and ends at noon. (Correct)(Incorrect)

Our weekly class meeting begins at 11:00 a.m. and ends at noon. (Correct)

3. The suffix "ly" forms adverbs from adjectives. (Many adverbs do not have the suffix "ly",      , "fast, long, now, often, sometimes".) (Correct)(Incorrect)

The suffix "ly" forms adverbs from adjectives. (Many adverbs do not have the suffix "ly", e.g., "fast, long, now, often, sometimes".) (Correct)

4. Verbals,      , infinitives, gerunds and participles, are verb forms that function as other parts of speech. (Correct)(Incorrect)

Verbals, i.e., infinitives, gerunds and participles, are verb forms that function as other parts of speech. (Correct)

5. The title       before the surname means that the woman is married. (Correct)(Incorrect)

The title Mrs. before the surname means that the woman is married. (Correct)

6.       is an abbreviation for "Bachelor of Science". (Correct)(Incorrect)

BS is an abbreviation for "Bachelor of Science". (Correct)

7.       is an abbreviation for "Doctor of Medicine". (Correct)(Incorrect)

MD is an abbreviation for "Doctor of Medicine". (Correct)

8. The abbreviation "lb." means      . (Correct)(Incorrect)

The abbreviation "lb." means pound. (Correct)

9. The abbreviation "mi." stands for      . (Correct)(Incorrect)

The abbreviation "mi." stands for mile. (Correct)

10. IQ stands for      . (Correct)(Incorrect)

IQ stands for intelligence quotient. (Correct)

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