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Abbreviations (Mr., Mrs.)

Learn how abbreviations like Mr and Mrs stand for longer titles, and practise reading, writing, and spotting them correctly in simple KS1 English sentences.

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Fascinating Fact:

Say the full word when you read, so you read Mr. Smith as “Mister Smith” and Mrs. Khan as “Missus Khan”.

In KS1 English, children learn that abbreviations like Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms, and Dr are special titles. They begin with capital letters and usually end with a full stop.

Key Terms

Abbreviation: A short way of writing a word, like Mr for Mister.
Title: A word before a name that shows respect or role, such as Mr, Mrs, or Dr.
Full stop: A dot (.) that shows the end of a sentence or is used in some abbreviations.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

What does Mr and Mrs mean in KS1 English?

In KS1 English, Mr means Mister and Mrs means Missus. They are titles used before a person’s surname, such as Mr Jones or Mrs Patel.

How should children read abbreviations like Mr and Mrs?

Children should read the full word, not the letters. For example, Mr. Brown is read as “Mister Brown” and Mrs. Green as “Missus Green”.

Do abbreviations like Mr and Mrs need capital letters?

Yes. Abbreviations used as titles, such as Mr, Mrs, and Dr, always start with a capital letter because they come before someone’s name.

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