Abbreviations: Days and Months

2nd Grade English practice: What is the abbreviation for 'Tuesday'. Part of grammar: sentences & conventions (Grammar: Sentences & Conventions).

~7 min

Abbreviations are shorter ways to write words. We often use them for days of the week and months of the year.

What are Abbreviations?

Shorter Writing
  • Monday becomes Mon.
  • January becomes Jan.
  • Abbreviations are quick and easy!

An abbreviation is a shorter way to write a long word. We often use them for days of the week and months of the year.

💡 Think of an abbreviation as a nickname for a word.