Abbreviated Words

Many words we use in conversation are not used when we write. Following is a list
of words frequently used in speech; however, the written versions are different.
Spoken Version Written Version
cause, cuz because
coulda could have
gonna going to
hafta have to
kinda kind of
shoulda should have
sorta sort of
til until
wanna want to
woulda would have
Symbols instead of Words
Don’t use symbols in place of words, even if it seems simpler or more efficient.
Write out the complete word in any written communication if you want to be
taken seriously.
four (not 4)
to, too, two (not 2)
and (not &)
extra (not x-tra)