BASIC GRAMMAR is a must. Today, we will talk about “period”.
Punctuation is a mark that makes a meaning of a sentence clear. The most common punctuation mark is the period. A period is used to indicate the end of a sentence. It is used to make a statement.
Period at the End of a Sentence
A period is used at the end of a sentence. It is used to make a statement.
For examples:
My name is Bill.
I am 24 years old.
I live in Seattle.
I am a teacher.
Period after a Single Word
Sometimes a single word can be a complete sentence.
For examples:
Hello.
Good-bye.
Stop.
Go.
Period in Numbers
Periods used in numbers are called decimal points. Decimal points separate a whole number and a fraction of a whole number. It is used when referring to temperature and money.
For examples:
The book is $10.99. ($10.99 = ten dollars and ninety-nine cents)
Normal body temperature is 98.6 Fahrenheit. (98.6 = ninety-eight point six)
Period in Abbreviated Words
A period is used in abbreviated words or shortened words. Many words can be abbreviated. These are a few common examples.
