However, you shouldn\u2019t use abbreviations on IELTS Writing!<\/a><\/p>\n Today we share details about how and when to use abbreviations.<\/p>\n We\u2019ll also share the Latin origins of 5 commonly used English abbreviations.<\/a><\/p>\n This will keep them from tripping you up on test day!<\/p>\n Aubrey heard Trevor Noah\u2019s stand-up comedy show where he talked about odd abbreviations.<\/p>\n For example, lb. being the abbreviation for \u201cpound\u201d when the letters \u201cl\u201d and \u201cb\u201d are not in the word \u201cpound!\u201d<\/p>\n Many of these abbreviations come from Latin!<\/p>\n When you know the Latin origin, they are easier to remember!<\/p>\n Do not abbreviate on Writing Task 1 or Writing Task 2.<\/p>\n Because it is more formal, words should be spelled out.<\/a><\/p>\n The exception is for symbols like % and $ which you should use, as they are faster to write and very commonly used, even in formal writing.<\/p>\n However, you can use abbreviations in your Listening answers!<\/p>\n You can abbreviate common measurements and units.<\/p>\n In the 1800s, Great Britain was using the imperial system of measurement<\/a>.<\/p>\n When the United States won its independence from England, they continued to use this system in America.<\/p>\n In 1965, England adopted the metric system.<\/p>\n The United States did not, but instead continued to use the imperial system.<\/p>\n We still use it today!<\/p>\n This is a unit of weight in the imperial system.<\/p>\n This abbreviation comes from the Latin word \u201clibra.\u201d<\/p>\n This is short for libra pondo, or \u201cpound weight.\u201d<\/p>\n We would not commonly write \u201c13 pounds of meat.\u201d<\/p>\n Instead we write, \u201c13 lb. of meat.\u201d<\/p>\n There are 16 ounces in 1 pound.<\/p>\n It is abbreviated the same whether it is plural or singular.<\/p>\n The recipe calls for 1 oz. of vanilla.<\/p>\n I need to drink 64 oz. of water.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Its origin is the Latin \u201cuncia,\u201d a unit that was 1\/12 of the Roman pound (libra).<\/p>\n 100% Score Increase Guarantee with our Insider Method<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Are you ready to move past IELTS and move forward with your life vision?<\/strong><\/p>\n Find out why our strategies are the most powerful in the IELTS world.<\/strong><\/p>\n When you use our Insider Method you avoid the BIGGEST MISTAKES that most students make on IELTS.<\/strong><\/p>\n Click here to get a score increase on IELTS. It\u2019s 100%<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n We use both the symbol # and the abbreviation no.<\/p>\n This is also originated from Latin and is a short form of numero, the ablative form of the Latin noun \u201cnumerous.\u201d<\/p>\n You may see these in an IELTS Reading passage<\/a>.<\/p>\n You can use this abbreviation to replace the word \u201cnumber\u201d on IELTS Listening answers.<\/p>\n Without knowing the history of this abbreviation, it\u2019s baffling!<\/p>\n We use this as a symbol for prescriptions.<\/p>\n It is from the Latin imperative verb \u201crecipe,\u201d which means \u201cTake!\u201d <\/p>\n Knowing this, it makes sense that Rx refers to instructions for how to take a medication.<\/p>\n You will often hear this word used on medical shows and movies.<\/p>\n \u201cI need four units of blood, stat!\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n This is taken from the Latin \u201cstatim,\u201d meaning \u201cimmediately.\u201d<\/p>\n You may see abbreviations in IELTS Reading passages<\/a>, and you need to know their meaning!<\/p>\n These explanations of the Latin roots of some inexplicable abbreviations will help you remember them.<\/p>\n It\u2019s also vital that you know where on IELTS you can use abbreviations!<\/p>\n You can use common abbreviations in your IELTS Listening answers<\/a>.<\/p>\n However, don\u2019t abbreviate words on IELTS Writing!<\/a><\/p>\n For more strategies that will help you get 7 or higher on IELTS, sign up for 3 Keys IELTS today!<\/a><\/p>\nWhere did the idea for today\u2019s episode come from?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Where can you use abbreviations on IELTS?<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Abbreviation #1: lb.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Abbreviation #2: oz.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Abbreviation #3: no.<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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