USPS Spelling and Abbreviation Mismatches 2

Question 1

A package is addressed to '742 Evergrene Blvd, Apt 3B, Springfeild, IL 62701.' Which error is present?

Accepted Answer

'Springfeild' is misspelled; correct spelling is 'Springfield'

Answer

'Springfield' is the correct spelling; 'Springfeild' transposes the 'e' and 'i'.

Question 2

Which of the following state abbreviations is INCORRECT according to USPS standards?

Accepted Answer

WA for Washingston

Answer

The abbreviation 'WA' is correct for Washington, but 'Washingston' in the answer choice contains a misspelling of the state name itself.

Question 3

A mail piece reads 'Recieved at Post Ofice, 450 Main St, Tucson, AZ.' What is wrong?

Accepted Answer

Both 'Recieved' and 'Ofice' are misspelled

Answer

Both words contain errors: 'Recieved' should be 'Received' and 'Ofice' should be 'Office'.

Question 4

An address label shows 'P.O. Box 88, Alberquerque, NM 87101.' What needs correction?

Accepted Answer

'Alberquerque' is misspelled; correct spelling is 'Albuquerque'

Answer

'Albuquerque' is the correct spelling; 'Alberquerque' inserts an extra 'r' and misplaces a vowel.

Question 5

The abbreviation 'PKWY' on a mail piece stands for which of the following?

Accepted Answer

Parkway

Answer

USPS uses 'PKWY' as the standard abbreviation for 'Parkway'.

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