Abbreviations and Acronyms Worksheets

Vocabulary · Grades 3–5

Abbreviations and Acronyms Worksheets

A printable vocabulary worksheet for grades 3-5 on abbreviations and acronyms: an abbreviation shortens one word (Dr., St.) while an acronym is a word made from the first letters of several words (NASA, USA). Students expand and shorten words, then classify six examples. A complete answer key is included.

Abbreviations and Acronyms: everything you need

Shortened written forms: abbreviations, acronyms pronounced as words, and initialisms spelled out letter by letter.

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Check mastery: Abbreviations and Acronyms Assessment — 24 items with a complete answer key, grades 3–5.