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Proper Nouns/AbbreviationsProper Nouns/Abbreviations

WC 1.6, BM2 WC 1.6, BM2

What is an abbreviation?What is an abbreviation?

An abbreviation is a shorter way of writing An abbreviation is a shorter way of writing something. something.

Some examplesSome examples– Dr.Dr. doctordoctor St.St. streetstreet– Mr. Mr. MisterMister Rd. Rd. roadroad– Mrs. Mrs. MissesMisses Ave.Ave. avenueavenue– Capt.Capt. CaptainCaptain T.V.T.V. televisiontelevision– Lt. Lt. LieutenantLieutenant Mon.Mon. MondayMonday

When writing an abbreviation…When writing an abbreviation…

Remember abbreviations begin Remember abbreviations begin with a capital letterwith a capital letter

Abbreviations end with a periodAbbreviations end with a period Usually abbreviations are 2, 3 or 4 Usually abbreviations are 2, 3 or 4

lettersletters

When writing someoneWhen writing someone’’s name s name and title…and title…

Capitalize the persons first and last Capitalize the persons first and last name.name.

Capitalize the title (Dr. Mr. Mrs. Capitalize the title (Dr. Mr. Mrs. Capt. or Lt.)Capt. or Lt.)

Write a period after the Write a period after the abbreviation.abbreviation.

LetLet’’s try one…s try one…

I like to visit my friend on Berry Street.I like to visit my friend on Berry Street.

another way of writing it is another way of writing it is

I like to visit my friend on Berry St. I like to visit my friend on Berry St.

St. is the abbreviation for streetSt. is the abbreviation for street

Another example…Another example…

Mister King hurt his knee while playing on Mister King hurt his knee while playing on Tuesday, June 4. Tuesday, June 4.

another way to write it isanother way to write it is

Mr. King hurt his knee while Mr. King hurt his knee while playing playing on Tues., June 4. on Tues., June 4.

Mr. is the abbreviation for mister and Tues. is Mr. is the abbreviation for mister and Tues. is the abbreviation for Tuesday. the abbreviation for Tuesday.

How would you write the How would you write the following using abbreviations?following using abbreviations?

Misses White walked down Grove Avenue.Misses White walked down Grove Avenue.

Mrs. White walked down Grove Ave. Mrs. White walked down Grove Ave.

Writing a sentence using a title Writing a sentence using a title with a personwith a person’’s full name…s full name…

On August 17, Mr. Robert Green drove On August 17, Mr. Robert Green drove down Lime Road. down Lime Road.

Both the first and last names are capitalizedBoth the first and last names are capitalized The title is capitalized and end with a periodThe title is capitalized and end with a period

Which sentence is written Which sentence is written correctly?correctly?

A.A. On Tuesday, Mister Barry Smith went down On Tuesday, Mister Barry Smith went down Lemon St.Lemon St.

B.B. On Tues., Mr. Barry smith went down On Tues., Mr. Barry smith went down Lemon Street. Lemon Street.

C.C. On Tues., Mr. Barry Smith went down On Tues., Mr. Barry Smith went down Lemon Str.Lemon Str.

D.D. On Tues., Mr. Barry Smith went down On Tues., Mr. Barry Smith went down Lemon St. Lemon St.


A.A. On Monday, April 3, mrs. Sue Hanson On Monday, April 3, mrs. Sue Hanson came to Mariposa School. came to Mariposa School.

B.B. On Monday, April. 3, Mrs. sue hanson On Monday, April. 3, Mrs. sue hanson came to Mariposa school. came to Mariposa school.

C.C. On Monday, April 3, Mrs. Sue Hanson On Monday, April 3, Mrs. Sue Hanson came to Mariposa School. came to Mariposa School.

D.D. On Monday, April 3, Mrs. sue hanson came On Monday, April 3, Mrs. sue hanson came to mariposa school. to mariposa school.


A.A. My DoctorMy Doctor’’s name is Dr. John Bomer. s name is Dr. John Bomer.

B.B. My doctorMy doctor’’s Name is Dr. John Bomer. s Name is Dr. John Bomer.

C.C. My doctorMy doctor’’s name is dr. john bomer. s name is dr. john bomer.

D.D. My doctorMy doctor’’s name is Dr. John Bomer. s name is Dr. John Bomer.


A.A. My NeighborMy Neighbor’’s name is Mr. william Blue.s name is Mr. william Blue.

B.B. My neighborMy neighbor’’s Name is Mr. William Blue. s Name is Mr. William Blue.

C.C. My neighborMy neighbor’’s name is Mr. William Blue. s name is Mr. William Blue.

D.D. My neighborMy neighbor’’s name is mr. william blue. s name is mr. william blue.


A.A. My UncleMy Uncle’’s name is Mr. Thomas s name is Mr. Thomas Alvarez. Alvarez.

B.B. My uncleMy uncle’’s name is Mr. Thomas Alvarez. s name is Mr. Thomas Alvarez.

C.C. My uncleMy uncle’’s Name is mr. Thomas s Name is mr. Thomas alvarez.alvarez.

D.D. My uncleMy uncle’’s name is mr. thomas alvarez. s name is mr. thomas alvarez.


A.A. That womanThat woman’’s name is Mrs. Sylvia Grimes. s name is Mrs. Sylvia Grimes.

B.B. That womanThat woman’’s Name is Mrs. Sylvia Grimes. s Name is Mrs. Sylvia Grimes.

C.C. That WomanThat Woman’’s name is mrs. sylvia grimes. s name is mrs. sylvia grimes.

D.D. That womanThat woman’’s name is mrs. sylvia grimes. s name is mrs. sylvia grimes.


A.A. My principalMy principal’’s Name is Mrs. Miriam s Name is Mrs. Miriam Locklair. Locklair.

B.B. My PrincipalMy Principal’’s name is Mrs. Miriam s name is Mrs. Miriam Locklair. Locklair.

C.C. My principalMy principal’’s name is mrs. miriam locklair. s name is mrs. miriam locklair.

D.D. My principalMy principal’’s name is Mrs. Miriam Locklair. s name is Mrs. Miriam Locklair.


A.A.This DoctorThis Doctor’’s name is Dr. Tim s name is Dr. Tim Lam. Lam.

B.B.This doctorThis doctor’’s Name is dr. tim lam. s Name is dr. tim lam.

C.C.This doctorThis doctor’’s name is Dr. Tim Lam. s name is Dr. Tim Lam.

D.D.This doctorThis doctor’’s name is dr. Tim Lam. s name is dr. Tim Lam.


A.A.That girlThat girl’’s Name is Ms. Kristy Wells. s Name is Ms. Kristy Wells.

B.B.That girlThat girl’’s name is ms. kristy wells. s name is ms. kristy wells.

C.C.That girlThat girl’’s name is Ms. Kristy Wells. s name is Ms. Kristy Wells.

D.D.That GirlThat Girl’’s name is Ms. Kristy Wells. s name is Ms. Kristy Wells.


A.A. My dentistMy dentist’’s name is dr. Henry Bluestone. s name is dr. Henry Bluestone.

B.B. My dentistMy dentist’’s name is Dr. Henry s name is Dr. Henry Bluestone. Bluestone.

C.C. My DentistMy Dentist’’s name is Dr. Henry s name is Dr. Henry Bluestone. Bluestone.

D.D. My dentistMy dentist’’s name is dr. henry bluestone. s name is dr. henry bluestone.


A.A. My CousinMy Cousin’’s name is Lt. George s name is Lt. George Martinez.Martinez.

B.B. My cousinMy cousin’’s name is Lt. George s name is Lt. George Martinez. Martinez.

C.C. My cousinMy cousin’’s name is lt. george martinez. s name is lt. george martinez.

D.D. My cousinMy cousin’’s Name is Lt. george s Name is Lt. george martinez. martinez.


A.A. Our TeacherOur Teacher’’s name is Mrs. Mary Osaki. s name is Mrs. Mary Osaki.

B.B. Our teacherOur teacher’’s Name is Mrs. Mary Osaki. s Name is Mrs. Mary Osaki.

C.C. Our teacherOur teacher’’s name is mrs. mary osaki.s name is mrs. mary osaki.

D.D. Our teacherOur teacher’’s name is Mrs. Mary Osaki. s name is Mrs. Mary Osaki.


A.A. His mailmanHis mailman’’s name is Mr. Jesse s name is Mr. Jesse Rodriguez. Rodriguez.

B.B. His MailmanHis Mailman’’s name is Mr. Jesse s name is Mr. Jesse Rodriguez. Rodriguez.

C.C. His mailmanHis mailman’’s Name is mr. jesse rodriguez. s Name is mr. jesse rodriguez.

D.D. His mailmanHis mailman’’s name is Mr. jesse s name is Mr. jesse Rodriguez. Rodriguez.

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