Don't Come Up Short: The Ultimate Abbreviations Quiz

By: Alia Hoyt
Estimated Completion Time
1 min
Don't Come Up Short: The Ultimate Abbreviations Quiz
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About This Quiz

Abbreviations are supposed to make things easier, but when people misuse or misunderstand them it often does just the opposite. How well do you know these commonly flubbed abbreviations? Take our quiz to find out!
Which abbreviation means "for example"?
i.e.
e.x.
e.g.
What does the popular abbreviation "BAE" or "bae" stand for?
Best Amore Ever
Before Anyone Else
Baby Angel Eyes
What does the abbreviation OK (as in "all right") stand for?
Nothing. OK is just OK.
okey dokey
oll korrect

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When you see RSVP on an invitation, what does that mean?
You should let the host know whether or not you're attending the event
You only need to inform the host if you're NOT attending.
You only need to inform the host if you ARE attending.
If you watch TV medical dramas, you've probably heard this term when doctors are rushing around to save a patient's life. What is it?
stot
stet
stat
What does DST stand for?
Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Savings Time
Daylight Seasonal Time

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You've probably been asked at one time or another to complete a "CAPTCHA." What does it stand for?
Captive Audience Purpose to Catch Humans Aware
Completely Automated Public Turing Test to tell Computers and Humans Apart
Computer Activated Program to Catch Hackers Already
While enjoying which sport would you be most likely to encounter the abbreviation, HALO?
skydiving
e-sports
frisbee golf
If a doctor prescribes a medicine with the abbreviation "a.c." noted, what are you supposed to do?
Take the medicine before meals.
Take the medicine as called for.
Take the medicine after a colonoscopy.

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You might see this term "et al." in a study or academic paper. What does it mean?
It has no translation.
It's another way of saying etc.
There are a whole lot of other authors that have not been mentioned.