English Quiz: Common English Abbreviations

Test your knowledge of these English abbreviations! To learn more, see Common Abbreviations in English.

1. I usually wake up and eat breakfast at 7 ___.

p.m.
noon
a.m.
p.s.


2. We’ll meet tonight at 8 ___.

p.m.
noon
a.m.
n.m.


3. The house is full of knickknacks (souvenirs, candles, decorative plates, ___).

e.g.,
asap
i.e.,
etc


4. Wonder Woman (___ Diana Prince) is my favorite superhero.

a.m.
p.s.
aka
imo


5. If you’re hurt, you need to get to the hospital ___.

e.g.,
asap
p.s.
etc


6. She has an irrational fear of man’s best friend (___ dogs).

i.e.,
p.m.
etc
eta


7. The tennis court is near the library, ___.

e.g.,
afaik
p.s.
p.m.


8. ___, there are free sandwiches and chips in the lobby.

MPH
IMO
Eta
FYI


9. Don’t forget to pack your travel essentials, ___ passport, sunglasses, cash.

a.m.
btw
e.g.,
etc


10. We’re driving to your house now, ___ 15 minutes.

eta
fyi
etc
asap


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