The Full stop (.)
… Is the nitty-gritty of every sentence, and it is required to be used at the end of
every sentence irrespective of other punctuations that have been already used.
Looking at it from the deep side, it (full stop) is sure, the keeper of other
punctuation in the sense that:
A sentence is incomplete without the
full stop; it is used to mark the end of a sentence
The
secretary talks like one of these two: the proprietress or the headmaster.
In this
sentence, you are required to add a full stop. Without it, it will be assumed
that you haven’t completed the sentence.
The full stop is used to indicate a
complete thought
The
secretary talks like one of these two: the proprietress or headmaster. I
noticed while she was conversing with me yesterday’s noon. Her voice sounds so
skinny that I thought it was one of them I had beside me.
Using the example above, the 3 sentences are proven to be (sentence), because an idea
could be manifested from each of them.
The full stop is used for titles
The full
stop is used at the end of titles such as ‘Mr., Mrs., and Dr.’ irrespective of
the position of the title, it may be at the initial, medial, or final. Just
make sure you add a full stop after the title.
3. Dr. Eunice was a well-known artist who loves to collaborate with prof. Yusuf.
Hint: The moment you use a full stop or period to end a sentence, it is important to begin the first word or letter of the next sentence with a capital letter
The full stop is also known as a period
Some lecturers of examiners can be tricky. They might want to look for a way to test the readability status, listening, and thinking skills. As a result, they might decide to make use of the word period instead of the commonly used full stop. And this may confuse the student. If you meet yourself in this situation, note that there is no difference between full stop and period. The only difference is that 'full stop is associated with British English while 'period' is the term used in American English.
The full stop is used for initials (e.g., M.A)
A full stop is used mostly for every incomplete word. This is to indicate to the reader that there is more to the word/words. So, since initials are incomplete words, a full stop has to be used. Examples: your initials, M.A Grey.
It is your turn now!
Insert a full stop in the appropriate part/words of the sentences below
1. I gave it to her yesterday although, she refused it
2. Mummy said she wants orange I need to get that as soon as possible
3. The rain fell yesterday and beat the whole house at that junction
only God knows what could have happened to the owner of the houses I pity them!
4. Mr John postponed yesterday's class because many of the students
were absent even though they know how important the class is
Answers
1.
I gave it to her yesterday. Although, she refused it.
2.
Mummy
said she wants orange. I need to get that as soon as possible.
3.
The
rain fell yesterday and beat the whole house at that junction. Only God knows
what could have happened to the owner of the houses. I pity them!
4. Mr. John postponed yesterday's class because many of the students were absent even though they know how important the class is.
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