Can You Pass This Basic Abbreviations Test?

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Can You Pass This Basic Abbreviations Test? - Quiz

Sometimes we can shorten words by using an abbreviation. Your teacher and parents will use an abbreviation for their name. If your teacher is called Mister Smith, we would write Mr. Smith - changing Mister to Mr. Take this abbreviation quiz to test your knowledge?

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1.

The Romans existed during this time.
- A.
  
  BA
- B.
  
  AC
- C.
  
  BC
- D.
  
  BFG
Correct Answer
C. BC

Explanation
The given answer "BC" is correct because it includes the letters "B" and "C", which are the only letters that appear in both the question and the answer choices. The other answer choices do not include the letter "C", so they are incorrect.

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2.

What is the abbreviation for the word 'street'?
- A.
  
  St.
- B.
  
  Str
- C.
  
  Stree.
- D.
  
  Ave.
Correct Answer
A. St.

Explanation
The correct answer is "St." because it is the commonly used abbreviation for the word "street." It is widely recognized and used in addresses and official documents to represent the word "street."

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3.

What is the abbreviation for Doctor Peters?
- A.
  
  Mr. Peters
- B.
  
  Mrs. Peters
- C.
  
  Dr. Peters
- D.
  
  Doc. Peters
Correct Answer
C. Dr. Peters

Explanation
The abbreviation for "Doctor" is "Dr." Therefore, the correct abbreviation for "Doctor Peters" would be "Dr. Peters."

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4.

What is the abbreviation for 'Avenue'?
- A.
  
  Aven.
- B.
  
  Av
- C.
  
  A.
- D.
  
  Ave.
Correct Answer
D. Ave.

Explanation
The abbreviation for 'Avenue' is 'Ave.'

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5.

If it's the morning, which abbreviation do we use to show it?
- A.
  
  A.m
- B.
  
  P.m
- C.
  
  F.m
- D.
  
  M.o
Correct Answer
A. A.m

Explanation
In the morning, we use the abbreviation "a.m" to indicate the time. "a.m" stands for "ante meridiem," which is Latin for "before midday." This abbreviation is commonly used to differentiate the morning hours from the afternoon and evening.

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6.

What is the abbreviation for 'Road'?
- A.
  
  Ro.
- B.
  
  Roa.
- C.
  
  R.
- D.
  
  Rd.
Correct Answer
D. Rd.

Explanation
The abbreviation for 'Road' is commonly represented as 'Rd.' This abbreviation is widely used in addresses and maps to indicate the word 'Road' in a shorter form.

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7.

What is the abbreviation for a married woman with the surname Jones?
- A.
  
  Mrs. Jones
- B.
  
  Mr. Jones
- C.
  
  Ms. Jones
- D.
  
  Miss. Jones
Correct Answer
A. Mrs. Jones

Explanation
The correct answer is "Mrs. Jones" because "Mrs." is the abbreviation for a married woman. It is used before her surname to indicate that she is married. In this case, the woman's surname is Jones, so the correct abbreviation would be "Mrs. Jones."

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8.

What does TV stand for?
- A.
  
  Television
- B.
  
  Thomas Vile
- C.
  
  Telly Visor
- D.
  
  Tornado Viles
Correct Answer
A. Television

Explanation
TV stands for "Television," which refers to a device used for transmitting and receiving moving images and sound. It is a widely used medium for entertainment, news, and communication purposes.

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9.

What does D.I.Y stand for?
- A.
  
  Don't Invite You
- B.
  
  Do Interest Yoghurt
- C.
  
  Dance in Yachts
- D.
  
  Do It Yourself
Correct Answer
D. Do It Yourself

Explanation
The correct answer is "Do It Yourself". D.I.Y is an acronym that stands for "Do It Yourself". It refers to the practice of completing tasks or projects oneself instead of hiring a professional or relying on others. This term is commonly used in various contexts, such as home improvement, crafting, and repairs, where individuals take on the responsibility of doing things independently.

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10.

Saint Peter can be shortened to what?
- A.
  
  Sa. Peter
- B.
  
  St. Peter
- C.
  
  Snt. Peter
- D.
  
  Sai. Peter
Correct Answer
B. St. Peter

Explanation
The name "Saint Peter" can be shortened to "St. Peter" because "St." is the common abbreviation for "Saint".

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