Examples of Using a Full Stop
Here are some examples to illustrate how to use a full stop:
End of a Statement:
- “She bought a new car.”
- “The sky is clear tonight.”
End of a Command:
- “Close the door.”
- “Please finish your work by noon.”
After Abbreviations:
- “He moved to the U.S. last year.”
- “Her name is Elizabeth, but she prefers Liz.”
In Direct Speech:
- She said, “I’ll be home by 8 p.m.”
- “I can’t believe it’s already Friday,” he exclaimed.
Not for Questions or Exclamations (for comparison):
- Incorrect: “Are you coming over today.”
- Correct: “Are you coming over today?”
Decimal Points:
- “The total cost is $45.50.”
- “He ran the race in 9.87 seconds.”
Space After a Full Stop:
- Correct: “I went to the store. I bought apples.”
- Incorrect: “I went to the store.I bought apples.”
In Titles and Headings (for comparison):
- Incorrect: “The History of the World.”
- Correct: “The History of the World”
These examples show how full stops are used in different contexts to clearly mark the end of sentences or to punctuate abbreviations. Remember, the full stop is one of the simplest yet most powerful tools in punctuation.