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The rules of prefixes apply, but in general no hypen. Some examples:
achromatic atonal |
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AAA
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Formerly the American Automobile Assocation. On second reference, the automobile association is acceptible.
Headquarters in Heathrow, Fla. |
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a, an
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Use the article a before consonant sounds: a historic event, a one-year term (sounds as if it begins with a w), a united stand (sounds like you).
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When should you use "an"?
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Use the article an before vowl sounds:
an energy crisis an honorable man an NBA record an 1890s celebration |
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A&P
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Acceptable in all references for Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. Inc Headquarters is in Montvale, N.J.
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AARP
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Use only the initials for the organization formerly known as te American Association of Retired Persons
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When should abreviations be used?
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only when the reader probably recognizes it
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When a title is used before a name, what should happen to the title?
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It should be abbreviated.
Examples: Dr., Gov., Lt. Gov., Mr., Mrs., Rep., the Rev., Sen. and certain military designations listed in the military titles entry. |
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When after a name, what types of words should be abbreviated?
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Junior- Jr.
Senior-Sr. company Incorporated Limited |
