Wednesday, 5 November 2014

Task 1 of Abbreviations


Taking Messages: Abbreviations

When we take notes on information we hear over the phone, we often need to write down the information quickly. The use of abbreviations is a helpful strategy while taking messages.

Task 1:

Write the full word or expression (or meaning) beside each abbreviation below. Add other abbreviations (and their meanings) you commonly use or would like to know the meaning of. Share them with the class.
1. AGM                                                                              13. RSVP
2. apt.                                                                                 14. ste.
3. asap                                                                                15. urg.
4. co.                                                                                  16. w/
5. ext.                                                                                  17. w/o
6. FYI                                                                                 18. cc.
7. inv.                                                                                  19. e.g.
8. mo.                                                                                  21. etc.
9. no. or #                                                                            22. i.e.
10. mt.                                                                                 23. vs.
11. N/A                                                                                24. p.s.
12. impt.                                                                              25. n.b.

1. AGM: annual general meeting
2. apt: apartment
3. asap:   as soon as possible 
4. co.: company                cor: corporation
5. ext.: extension(in a telephone number)
6. FYI: for your information
7. inv.: invoice
8. mo.: month
9. no. or #: number
10.mt.: meeting
11. N/A:  not applicable
12. impt.: important
13. RSVP: please reply or respond (used at the end of invitations to request a response)
14. ste.: suite
15.urg.: urgent
16.w/: with
17:w/o: without
18. cc.: carbon copy(used as an indication that a duplicate has been or should be sent to another person)   
BCC: blind carbon copy
19.e.g.: for example
20.i.e.: that is
21. etc.: etcetera
22.vs: Versus
23.p.s: postscript
24. n.b: take a notice
    Np: no problem

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