Question

What is an initialism?

• A. A word formed from initial letters, with each letter pronounced separately
• B. A type of rhyme formed by the repetition of initial consonants
• C. A word formed by combining two existing words into one
• D. A sentence structure that emphasizes the initial word

Answer 1

Answer:

A. A word formed from initial letters, with each letter pronounced separately

• Examples:

  • USA → United States of America

  • FBI → Federal Bureau of Investigation

  • ATM → Automated Teller Machine