Worksheet 2: Advanced Abbreviations & Acronyms
Challenge yourself with exercises on correcting common errors and using shortened forms in sentences. Click below to print or save as a PDF.
Worksheet 2: Advanced Abbreviations & Acronyms
Name: _________________________ Date: _________________________
1. Fill in the Blanks
Complete each sentence with the correct abbreviation or acronym from the word bank.
Word Bank: a.m. | Mrs. | e.g. | CEO | lbs
- The meeting is scheduled for 9:00 .
- She signed the letter, " Smith".
- I need to buy some groceries, milk, bread, and eggs.
- The is the chief executive of a company.
- The package weighed 5 . (pounds)
2. Sentence Correction
Find the error in each sentence and rewrite it correctly. The error may be in the abbreviation itself or how it's used.
Original: The patient needs to see a Dr immediately.
Original: The company is based in the U.S.A.. (Hint: double punctuation)
Original: I enjoy outdoor activities, i.e. hiking and camping.
Original: The NASA launched a new rocket.
3. Creative Writing
Write a short paragraph about a fictional organization. Give it a name and an acronym, and use the acronym correctly in your paragraph.