Acronym

MY
ACRONYM

LESSON
BOOK

WHAT IS ACRONYM?

Acronym is a specific type of abbreviation formed
from the first letters of a multi-word term, name,
or phrase, with those letters pronounced together
as one term. The newly combined letters create a
new word that becomes a part of everyday
language. Using shortened forms of words or
phrases can speed up communication. Explore this
useful shorthand with these examples of acronyms.

ETYMOLOGY

From the Greek, "point" + "name"

POPULAR ACRONYM EXAMPLES

EXAMPLE

AIDS ASAP

Acquired As Soon As Possible
Immunodeficiency Syndrom We have to get to the
He tested positive for AIDS. hospital ASAP!

AWOL PIN
Absent Without Official
Leave (or Absent Without Personal Identification
Leave) Number
I don’t know where he You’ll need your PIN to use
went. He’s totally AWOL. your bank card at the ATM.

SMART OK

Specific, Measurable, OK is technically an
Achievable, Relevant, Timely acronym. It comes from the
Create SMART goals for the phrase "oll korrect," a
quarter so you’ll be humorous alteration of "all
successful. correct."




RADAR

Radio Detection and Ranging
The police officer used
RADAR to catch them
speeding.

MALAY WORDS THAT ARE FORMED
THROUGH THE ACRONYM

KUGIRAN TADIKA

Kumpulan Gitar Taman Didikan

Rancak Kanak-k
anak
An educational
A pop or rock institution for
band that performs young children,
related music usually between
genre. ages 4 and 6.
A kindergarten.



PROTON MARA

Perusahaan Majlis Amanah Rakyat

Otomobil Nasional An organisation
that belongs
A national car under the
brand. Ministry of Rural
A Malaysian Development's
automotive responsibility.
company and
automobile
corporation.

EXERCISE 1

WRITE THE ACRONYM FOR THE FOLLOWING WORDS.

1. United Kingdom:
2. Professor:
3. As soon as possible:
4. Television:
5. Human resources:

EXERCISE

WHAT DOES THE ACRONYMS STAND FOR?



1. NASA:
2. AWOL:
3. NATO:
4. CSI:
5. AIDS:

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