Mister, Miss, Doctor and other words are titles of respect. We usually write titles of respect in short form (abbreviation).

We use Mr. when we are talking to a man.

We use Ms. when we are talking to a woman. Some women also like to be called Mrs. or Miss. These titles tell you if a woman is married.

We use a period at the end of all abbreviations.

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Miss Natalie Primrose reads to us everyday.

Ms. Natalie Primrose reads to us everyday.

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Missus Adelia Bennett teaches me how to bake a cake.

Mrs. Adelia Bennett teaches me how to bake a cake.

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Mister Fred Rogers is a friendly neighbor.

Mr. Fred Rogers is a friendly neighbor.

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Doctor Martin Luther King Jr. changed America.

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. changed America.

Sometimes, Miss is not abbreviated.

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Little Miss Sunshine is always happy.

Exercises

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