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‘Do not’ becomes ‘don’t’
‘Would not’ becomes ‘wouldn’t’
Note especially
‘Could have’ becomes ‘could’ve’. not ‘could of’
‘Might have’ becomes ‘might’ve’. not ‘might of’
‘Would have’ becomes ‘would’ve’. not ‘would of’
Because of the way the abbreviation sounds, the use of the
word ‘of’ instead of the abbreviation ‘’ve’ is common.
The abbreviation of ‘have’ is ‘’ve’ not ‘of’.
Shortening words
When words are shortened, it is usual to put a full stop at the
end:
abbreviation abbr.
adjective adj.
document doc.
etcetera etc.
information info.
language lang.
The names of counties are shortened in the following way
and all need full stops after them:
Berkshire Berks.
Gloucestershire Glos.
Hampshire Hants.
