Grammar and Language Workbook

256 Grammar and Language Workbook, Grade 6

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Mechanics

8. Alicia and Cheryl have birthdays in [ C. (February)


9. This article was written by Brad Frank of [ UPI. (United Press International)


10. The date on the letter was [ C or Oct. 28, 1996. (October)


11. [ Dr. Benito prescribed medicine for Sarah’s sore throat. (Doctor)


12. My hat carries the insignia of [ NASA. (National Aeronautics and Space
    Administration)


13. Marla Todd, [ Ph.D , is how my mom’s name is written on her business cards.
    (doctor of philosophy)


14. In 44 [ B.C. Julius Caesar was assassinated. (before Christ)


15. Promptly at 7:10 [ A.M. the bus arrives. (ante meridiem)
    Exercise 2 Write the abbreviation for each italicized word or phrase.


16. Mister Adams Mr.


17. Wednesday Wed.


18. Doctor DiFillipo Dr.


19. 8:00 ante meridiem A.M.


20. December Dec.


21. 952 after Christ A.D.


22. Food and Drug Administration
    FDA


23. 3:00 post meridiem P.M.


24. 22 before Christ B.C.


25. Medical Doctor M.D.


26. Friday Fri.


27. January Jan.


28. November Nov.


29. Juan Lopez Senior Sr.


30. Public Broadcasting Service
    PBS


31. Barry Castwell, Master of Social Work
    MSW


32. Thursday Thurs.


33. North Atlantic Treaty Organization
    NATO


34. Tuesday Tues.


35. American Medical Association
    AMA


36. Carl Cook Junior Jr.


37. Central Intelligence Agency
    CIA


38. 11:00 in the evening P.M.


39. International Olympic Committee
    IOC

AMA