Print Abbreviation

There are many print abbreviations, for example ‘Mr.’, ‘Dr.’, ‘a.m.’, ‘p.m.’ and many more. While transcribing those print abbreviations into Braille, one follows the exact print format in terms of maintaining the order, spacing and capitalization.

Note :
a) If the abbreviations are printed with full stops, the Grade1 indicator (dots 5-6) is not required.
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b) If the abbreviation consists of a single letter, the Grade1 indicator (dots 5-6) is required.
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c) If the abbreviation consists of several letters from one word, no Grade 1 indicator is required unless the abbreviation could be read as a short form.
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d) When the abbreviated word is in capitals, use two consecutive dot 6s (capitalization indicators) before the word.
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Exercise
a) Type the word ‘B.B.A’
b) B. Com
M.Com
B.B.A
a.m.
p.m.

Interactive Assessment

Print Abbreviation

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