Page 338

Abbreviations

Common Abbreviations

An abbreviation is the shortened form of a word or phrase. Many abbreviations begin with a capital letter and end with a period.

  Ms.  Mr.  Dr.  St.

  a.m.  p.m.  adv. (adverb)

Days of the Week

  Sun. (Sunday)

  Mon. (Monday)

  Tues. (Tuesday)

  Wed. (Wednesday)

  Thurs. (Thursday)

  Fri. (Friday)

  Sat. (Saturday)