How to use this sheet

  • Have the child say the full word for each abbreviation aloud.
  • Look for abbreviations on real things, such as a calendar, a map or a street sign.
  • Talk about when abbreviations fit, such as an address, and when to write the word out.

Common mistakes

  • Forgetting the period on abbreviations such as Mr. and Dr., where it is used in American style.
  • Mixing up abbreviations that look alike, such as St. for street and saint.
  • Using abbreviations in a story or an essay where the full word fits better.

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