Question

Acronym: Words formed from the first letter of each of the words involved.

For example,

• radar, scuba, Unicef, Nasa
• BBC, CID, USA, ATM, VIP
• DOB, KYC, PM, GN, TY etc.

In your notebook, write five examples of the above types of word-building devices. (You may take the help of a Dictionary/the Internet)

Answer 1

1. ASAP - As Soon As Possible
2. PS - Post Script
3. LAN - Local Area Network
4. DIY - Do It Yourself
5. NRI - Non-Resident Indian