Lesson 440
Mechanics - Punctuation - Slash
Use the slash (/) in abbreviations such as c/o (in care of) and to replace per mi./hr., words/min.
Instructions: Put slashes and abbreviations where they are needed in these sentences.
1. This car can go over 200 miles per hour.
This car can go over 200 mi./hr.
2. My secretary types 80 words per minute.
My secretary types 80 words/min.
3. Send it in care of The Boston Factory.
Send it c/o The Boston Factory.
4. This snail moves only 3 feet per minute.
This snail moves only 3 ft./min.
5. In Canada speed is measured in kilometers per hour.
In Canada speed is measured in km./hr.