When to Use a FULL STOP or PERIOD

This video simplifies grammar questions regarding when to use a FULL STOP or PERIOD by boiling it down to 3 main rules with some grammar notes. Illustrated examples are provided along with clipart images to make the meaning clear. Improve your writing and make your written communication professional by learning how to use this punctuation mark correctly.

Here is a transcript of the video: When to Use a FULL STOP or PERIOD (3 Main Ways)

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British English: FULL STOP

American English: PERIOD

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1. At the end of a sentence.

The picture shows an elephant eating.

Sentence example: Elephants need up to 150 kg of food per day. They eat so much that they can spend up to three-quarters of their day eating.

Guidelines when using a full stop:

no space between last letter and full stop.
space after full stop
Capital letter used for sentence after full stop.

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2. In an abbreviation.
The picture shows a large clock showing a couple of minutes after 2 o’clock.

Sentence example: 2. We agreed to meet by the clock at 2 p.m.

Arrows show a period of the p and m of p.m.

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3. As a decimal point.

The picture shows a number of bottles of wine.

Sentence example: The average alcohol content for unfortified wine is 11.6%.

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So to summarize, What are 3 main ways?

At the end of a sentence.
In an abbreviation.
As a decimal point.

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If you are interested in when to use a full stop or period, be sure to check another video from The Punctuation Guide:
When to Use an AMPERSAND & – 4 Guidelines

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