Question

Which are the correct use of abbreviations. Select all that apply.

The Hon. Kyle T. Berringer presides over the Third District Court.
Rev. David Forrester will preach at the revival.
Clarence Hawkins, Jr., will run for city council this fall.
Dr Garcia is a prominent family physician.
The university has appointed George Mill, PhD, to head the research project.
Mrs. Roberts announced her retirement after teaching for 35 years.

Answer 1

Correct: sentences 1, 2 and 6.

Notes on the others:
- Clarence Hawkins, Jr., — incorrect punctuation. Use Clarence Hawkins Jr. (no commas).
- Dr Garcia — incorrect. Use Dr. Garcia (period after Dr.).
- George Mill, PhD, — incorrect by common U.S. style. Use George Mill, Ph.D., (or follow your house style; some guides prefer "PhD").