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Section 7.6 Assessment
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1

An abbreviation is exactly like a contraction.
A)True
B)False
2

"Messrs." is the plural form of the abbreviation "Mr."
A)True
B)False
3

The abbreviations "Jr." and "Sr." should always be preceded by a comma.
A)True
B)False
4

The initials of a person's name should be followed by a period but no space.
A)True
B)False
5

It is acceptable to abbreviate the words "Street" and "Avenue" when addressing an envelope.
A)True
B)False
6

Units of measure should only be abbreviated in:
A)Titles of books
B)Titles of book chapters
C)Within sentences of general correspondence
D)Technical works
7

"Nos." is the abbreviation for which of the following?
A)Names
B)Numbers
C)Notes
D)Nodes
8

Which of the following is an acronym?
A)NASA
B)NAACP
C)AFL-CIO
D)IRS
9

Which of the following is a correct expression of time?
A)12 noon p.m.
B)12 midnight a.m.
C)6:30 o'clock a.m.
D)4:00 p.m.
10

The U.S. Postal Service prefers that addresses on envelopes include which form of the state name California?
A)CA
B)Calif.
C)California
D)Ca.





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