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Abbreviations are shortened forms of words or phrases. Initials are the first letters of words in a phrase. Acronyms are abbreviations made of the first letters of each word in a phrase or organization name.
Abbreviations, Initials, Acronyms, and Organizations
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Abbreviation: A shortened form of a word or phrase. Initials: The first letter of each word in a phrase. Acronym: An abbreviation made from the first letters of each word in a phrase or title, which is pronounced as a word.
Concepts:
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The United Nations was previously known as the League of Nations, which was founded in 1919 after World War I. The acronym for the Organization of African Unity is OAU. It was founded in 1963. The initials for the World Health Organization are WHO. It was established in 1948.
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4. Word cloud
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What is the acronym for the United Nations?
5. Open question
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What do you think is the best way to remember the proper capitalization for an abbreviation, initial, acronym, or organization?
6. Open question
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What do you think are the benefits of using abbreviations, initials, acronyms, and organizations?
7. Drawings
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Question: What is the difference between an abbreviation, an initial, an acronym, and an organization? Clues: • An abbreviation is a shortened form of a word or phrase. • An initial is the first letter of a word. • An acronym is a word formed from the first letter of each word in a phrase or title. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. In pairs, make a chart that explains the differences between an abbreviation, an initial, an acronym, and an organization. B. In pairs, draw a diagram that illustrates the differences between an abbreviation, an initial, an acronym, and an organization.
8. Poll
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What does the abbreviation 'NASA' stand for?
- North American Soccer Association
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- National Association of Student Athletes
9. Poll
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What do the initials 'UNICEF' represent?
- United National Institute for Child Education and Family
- United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund
10. Poll
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'LOL' is an example of what type of abbreviation?
- Acronym
- Initialism
11. Poll
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What organization is responsible for regulating international soccer?
- WHO
- NATO
- FIFA
12. Poll
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What does the acronym 'DNA' stand for?
- Department of Natural Affairs
- Deoxyribonucleic Acid
- Digital Network Architecture
13. Open question
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How do synonyms help us when we are writing or speaking?
14. Poll
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What do you think is the most important thing to learn about Synonyms, Antonyms, and Homonyms?
- Synonyms
- Antonyms
- Homonyms
- All of them
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Synonyms: words with similar meanings (e.g. sad and gloomy) Antonyms: words with opposite meanings (e.g. happy and sad) Homonyms: words that sound the same but have different meanings (e.g. bat the animal and bat the sports equipment)
Concepts:
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The Greek words 'syn' (meaning 'together') and 'onym' (meaning 'name') make up the word 'synonym'. The Greek words 'anti' (meaning 'against') and 'onym' (meaning 'name') make up the word 'antonym'. The Greek words 'homo' (meaning 'same') and 'onym' (meaning 'name') make up the word 'homonym'.
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17. Open question
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What are some examples of synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms?
18. Open question
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How have you used synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms in your writing?
19. Open question
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How can understanding synonyms, antonyms, and homonyms help you improve your writing?
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