Language e-Link Twelve:
When Pronouns are Singular and Plural

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1. An acronym is a word formed from the first letters or first few letters of a group of words. More acronyms are used in instant messages than in any other type of informal writing.
2. An example of an acronym is IM. That stands for "instant message." Most people who use instant messages for any length of time have seen an acronym.
3. Another acronym is BRB. Many people use BRB to stand for "be right back."
4. One that shows a reaction to something is LOL. Almost everybody says that stands for "laugh out loud."
5. TTYL means "talk to you later." Everyone uses that when they are ending a communication.
6. Acronyms are not accepted in any type of formal writing. They are also not accepted in most forms of informal writing. Everyone agrees on that.
7. Still, it is interesting to know what some of the acronyms are--TYVM (thank you very much).

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