This lesson is one of the very important lessons in the English language, given our daily needs.
Difference between "Mr, Miss, Mrs and Ms" these definitions come before the nicknames which are used before surnames or full names as a sign of respect.
We will look at the definition of these terms, when to use them and some examples of their use in sentences.
Note: all the abbreviations are followed by a period except for "Miss".
How to use "Mr."?
"Mr." is used before a man's name regardless of his marital status, married or not. It is an abbreviation of "Mister".
Example:
- Mr. Khalifa is joining as cio.
- This is Mr. Sato speaking.
- We are lodging with Mr. Brown.
- He owes a lot of money to Mr. Smith.
- Is this Mr. Dennis Smith?
- Fax this paper to Mr. Tanaka.
- Our first speaker tonight is Mr. White.
- It is urgent I talk to Mr. Barr now.
- Mr. Jay wears the pants in that family.
- Mr. Jones is very ill and needs an operation.
How to use "Miss"?
"Miss" is used with unmarried females, preferably with young females 16 years of age or younger, but always try to determine their preference for nicknames before using them in mails or introductions. It is an abbreviation for "Mistress".
Example:
- Thanks for the invitation, Miss Hoda.
- Please give my greeting to Miss Macleod.
- Dr Adam will see you now, Miss Jane.
- Finally Miss Clara gathered her papers.
- Miss Nadia chuckled like a mother hen.
- Miss Sara nodded and glanced at Brandon.
- Miss Nora taught me to take all the care of my new pet.
How to use "Mrs."?
"Mrs." is used with a married woman, and you must be sure of her marital status so as not to fall into an embarrassing situation. In addition to being used by married women, some widowed or divorced women still call themselves "Mrs.". It is an abbreviation for "Missus".
Example:
- Address the envelope to Mrs. Hana.
- I am delighted to make your acquaintance, Mrs. Baker.
- Mrs. Morrell reached for a loop of garden hose.
- Mrs. Miller is very keen on art.
- Mrs. Moss apologized for her husband.
- Mrs. Smith complained that her husband outspent his earns.
- Mrs. Sara is too contrary to make friends easily.
- Mrs. Madrigal buttered another piece of toast.
- Mrs. Jones is at home on Thursday.
- Mrs. Simpson will rule on such dispute.
How to use "Ms."?
"Ms." is used with a woman who does not know anything about her and does not know whether she is married or not. You can address any woman as "Ms." whatever her social circumstances or age. It is considered safer than "Miss" or "Mrs.
Example:
- My name is Ms. Aya.
- Ms. Kane, this is Mr. Sato, my boss.
- Ms. Kane is talking to someone else now.
- Ms. Kane, I would like to introduce my boss, Mr. Sato to you.
- Ms. Kane, let me introduce my boss, Mr. Sato to you.
- Ms. Jack has a lot of debts, but in a few years he will get even.
- Please give my greeting to Ms. Macleod.
- I commend Ms. Orth on writing such an informative article.
- This allowed Ms. Kelley to lay aside money to start her business.
- Next, the chairman asked the treasurer, Ms. Jones, to take the floor.
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