Making Abbreviations

Worksheet Description

This worksheet is centered on teaching the correct way to write abbreviations for the names of the months and the days of the week. It lists the full names of all twelve months and seven days of the week, asking students to write the standard abbreviation for each. The worksheet provides an example at the top, demonstrating how to abbreviate “Saturday” as “Sat.” with a period. Students are expected to fill in the blanks next to each word with its respective abbreviated form followed by a period.

The objective of this worksheet is to acquaint students with the concept of abbreviations and the rule that they are typically followed by a period. It reinforces the proper use of periods in written English beyond the end of sentences, extending their understanding to include the punctuation of abbreviated terms. This task helps students to memorize common abbreviations, which are essential for efficient writing and reading. Additionally, it subtly highlights that not all words have commonly used abbreviations, as some of the words on the worksheet are not typically shortened.