USPS Spelling and Abbreviation Mismatches 3

Question 1

An address reads '85 Pensylvania Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19103.' What error exists?

Accepted Answer

'Pensylvania' is misspelled; correct spelling is 'Pennsylvania'

Answer

'Pennsylvania' is spelled with two 'n's; 'Pensylvania' is missing the second 'n'.

Question 2

Which of the following is the correct USPS abbreviation for 'Expressway'?

Accepted Answer

EXPY

Answer

USPS designates 'EXPY' as the official abbreviation for Expressway.

Question 3

A forwarding label shows 'Forwaded to New Adress: 500 Lake Dr, Orlando, FL 32801.' How many spelling errors are present?

Accepted Answer

Two — both 'Forwaded' and 'Adress' are misspelled

Answer

'Forwarded' requires a double 'd' and 'Address' requires a double 'd' as well; both are misspelled.

Question 4

A mail piece is addressed to '77 W. Independance Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28202.' What correction is needed?

Accepted Answer

'Independance' is misspelled; correct spelling is 'Independence'

Answer

'Independence' ends in '-ence', not '-ance'; 'Independance' is a common misspelling.

Question 5

Which set of state abbreviation and state name is CORRECTLY matched?

Accepted Answer

MO — Missouri

Answer

MO is the correct USPS abbreviation for Missouri; MT is Montana and MN is Minnesota.

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