Abbreviations, Acronyms, And Initialisms

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Abbreviations, Acronyms, And Initialisms - Quiz

This is a quiz on abbreviations, acronyms, and initialisms. Mark the answer you think is correct. Good luck!

Questions and Answers

1.

Is Dr. an abbreviation?
- A.
  
  Yes
- B.
  
  No
Correct Answer
A. Yes

Explanation
"Dr." is an abbreviation for the word "doctor". It is commonly used as a title for individuals who have obtained a doctoral degree in their respective fields. The abbreviation is derived from the Latin word "doctor", meaning "teacher" or "instructor".

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2.

What kind of abbreviation is the NCAA?
- A.
  
  Abbreviation
- B.
  
  Acronym
- C.
  
  Initialism
Correct Answer
C. Initialism

Explanation
The NCAA is an initialism because it is pronounced as individual letters, rather than as a word. Each letter represents a word in the phrase "National Collegiate Athletic Association."

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The abbreviation "e.g." is used to introduce a list of all possible examples.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
B. False

Explanation
"e.g." stands for the Latin phrase "exempli gratia," meaning "for example." It is used to introduce a few examples or instances, not necessarily an exhaustive list. For instance, "Fruits, e.g., apples, oranges, and bananas, are a good source of vitamins."

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4.

The abbreviation "i.e." stands for "that is" or "in other words."
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
Correct Answer
A. True

Explanation
"i.e." is derived from the Latin phrase "id est," meaning "that is." It is used to introduce a further explanation or clarification of a preceding statement. For example, "The meeting will be held on Tuesday, i.e., tomorrow."

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5.

Out of the following words, which is an acronym?
- A.
  
  Mr.
- B.
  
  Scuba
- C.
  
  Radar
Correct Answer
C. Radar

Explanation
Radar is the correct answer because it is an acronym. An acronym is a word formed from the initial letters or parts of a series of words, such as RADAR which stands for "Radio Detection and Ranging". Mr. and Scuba are not acronyms as they are not formed from the initial letters of a series of words.

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Abbreviations, Acronyms, And Initialisms

Is Dr. an abbreviation?

What kind of abbreviation is the NCAA?

The abbreviation "e.g." is used to introduce a list of all possible examples.

The abbreviation "i.e." stands for "that is" or "in other words."

Out of the following words, which is an acronym?