| Description |
1 online resource (26 pages) |
| Series |
Core language skills |
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Murray, Kara.
Core language skills.
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| Contents |
What does that stand for? -- Shortened titles -- Telling time -- Tackling the calendar -- Coping places -- Abbreviations for addresses -- Abbreviated names -- Using abbreviations to measure -- Everyday abbreviations |
| Summary |
We live in a fast-paced world. Time is tighter than ever, and we're always looking for shortcuts-even in writing! Language students will learn all about abbreviations: why we use them, how we use them, and when and where they're appropriate. The text covers a variety of abbreviations, from date and time to places and names. Internet and texting abbreviations are covered, too, but with a friendly reminder of when they should be used. This title features a quiz question on every spread, with answers found at the end of the book. Fun graphic organizers and eye-catching images round out the text, |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Abbreviations.
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Abbreviations -- Dictionaries -- English
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Language arts (Elementary)
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Language arts (Primary)
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abbreviations.
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Language arts (Primary)
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Abbreviations
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Language arts (Elementary)
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| Genre/Form |
Dictionaries
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781477773673 |
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1477773673 |
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