Mastering Full Stops: A Comprehensive Guide to Period Usage

Question 1

Which sentence is punctuated correctly with a period?

Accepted Answer

The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

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The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog

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The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog .

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The quick brown fox jumped over. The lazy dog

Question 2

Which sentence uses a period correctly to end a declarative sentence?

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The dog barked at the mailman.

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The dog barked at the mailman!

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The dog barked at the mailman

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The dog barked at the mailman?

Question 3

Where should a period be placed in this sentence: The cat ran around and?

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around and.

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around and,

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around; and

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around, and

Question 4

Which of the following is NOT a function of a period in written English?

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To indicate a question

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To mark an abbreviation

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To separate items in a list

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To end a sentence

Question 5

Which sentence correctly uses a period to abbreviate the title 'Mister'?

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Mr. Smith is the teacher.

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Mr, Smith is the teacher

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Mr Smith is the teacher

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Mr.Smith is the teacher

Question 6

Which of the following is the correct way to punctuate this direct quotation: She said, "I'm going home."

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She said, "I'm going home."

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She said 'I'm going home'

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She said. 'I'm going home'

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She said; 'I'm going home'

Question 7

Which of the following sentences demonstrates correct usage of a period?

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The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

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The quick brown fox jumped. over the lazy dog

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The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog

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The. quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog

Question 8

Where should a period be placed in the following sentence: The cat sat on the mat

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The cat sat on the mat.

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The cat sat on. the mat

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The. cat sat on the mat

Question 9

In which context is using a period most appropriate?

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To conclude a statement of fact.

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To emphasize a point

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To start a question

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To separate items in a list

Question 10

Which of the following sentences contains a grammatical error?

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Please bring your umbrella, it's going to rain.

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I went to the store to buy groceries.

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The dog barked loudly at the mailman.

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The children played outside all day.

Question 11

In which of the following sentences is a period used to separate elements?

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The ingredients for the cake are flour, sugar, eggs, and butter.

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She is a very intelligent student.

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The dog chased the ball.

Question 12

Which of the following sentences uses a period correctly in an indirect quotation?

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She informed me that she would be late.

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She exclaimed that she would be late

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He demanded, give me the money

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She asked if I could help her

Question 13

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly with a period at the end?

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The dog barked at the mailman.

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The dog barked! at the mailman

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The dog Barked at the mailman.

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The dog barked at the mailman

Question 14

Identify the correct placement of the period in the following sentence: 'The weather is clear outside'

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The weather is clear outside.

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The weather is clear outside

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The weather is clear: outside

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The weather. is clear outside

Question 15

When writing a question in dialogue, where should the period be placed?

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After the quotation marks

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Within the quotation marks

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It should not be used

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Before the quotation marks

Question 16

Which of the following is a purpose of using a period?

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To indicate the end of a declarative sentence

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To start a new paragraph

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To separate words in a list

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To indicate a pause in speech

Question 17

When using an ellipsis, where should the period be placed?

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After the final three dots

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It should not be used

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Between each dot

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Before the first dot

Question 18

Identify the sentence with an error in punctuation.

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He went to the store for milk, eggs, and bread

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P.S. Don't forget the milk!

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The car sped down the highway.

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The cat sat on the window sill.

Question 19

What is the main purpose of using a period in writing?

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To indicate the end of a complete thought

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To emphasize a word or phrase

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To correct grammatical errors

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To separate different sections of text

Question 20

What is the primary purpose of using a period in writing?

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To indicate the end of a complete thought or idea.

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To create emphasis.

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To show possession.

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To separate words in a sentence.

Question 21

Which of the following sentences requires a period at the end?

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The meeting will start at 10:00 AM.

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What time is it

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Is John coming to the party

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Can you please close the door

Question 22

In which context is it appropriate to use a period after an abbreviation?

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In formal writing, such as academic papers and professional documents.

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In text messages.

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In informal emails to friends.

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Never, periods should not be used after abbreviations.

Question 23

Which of the following sentences contains a comma splice error?

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The students studied hard, they passed the test.

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The students who studied hard passed the test.

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The students studied hard because they wanted to pass the test.

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The students studied hard and passed the test.

Question 24

Which of the following options is an example of an indirect quotation?

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The teacher explained that the students should study hard.

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The teacher said, 'Please be quiet.

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The teacher asked, 'What is the answer?

Question 25

What is a run-on sentence?

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A sentence that contains two or more independent clauses joined without a coordinating conjunction or semicolon.

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A sentence that is too long.

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A sentence that has no verbs.

Question 26

Which of the following sentences is an example of a sentence fragment?

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Because I was tired.

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The cat sat on the mat.

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The weather was beautiful.

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I went to the store.

Question 27

Which of the following sentences necessitates a period at its conclusion?

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The canine vocalized at the postal worker

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The canine vocalized at the postal worker,

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The canine vocalized at postal worker.

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The canine vocalized at the postal worker?

Question 28

In the sentence 'The pupils studied diligently for the assessment', where should a period be placed?

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assessment.

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assessment:

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assessment

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assessment,

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a guideline for using periods?

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Periods conclude inquiries.

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Periods separate list items.

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Periods end declarative sentences.

Question 30

Where should a period be placed in the following address: '23 Oak St.'?

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23 Oak St.

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23 Oak st.

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23 Oak St

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23 Oak St,.

Question 31

Which of these sentences correctly utilizes periods to separate list elements?

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I must acquire apples, oranges, and bananas.

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I must acquire apples. oranges, and bananas.

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I must acquire: apples, oranges, and bananas

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I must acquire apples, oranges and bananas.

Question 32

In which sentence is a period used as an ellipsis?

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I'm exhausted... I can hardly keep my eyelids open.

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I'm exhausted. I can hardly keep my eyelids open.

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I'm exhausted, I can hardly keep my eyelids open

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I'm exhausted. I can... hardly keep my eyelids open.

Question 33

Which of the following propositions about periods is accurate?

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Periods are employed to denote the conclusion of a sentence and convey a complete idea.

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Periods are invariably used following commas.

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Periods are never used in formal writing.

Question 34

Which sentence is punctuated correctly with a period?

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The dog wagged its tail.

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The dog wagged its tail!

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The dog wagged it's tail.

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The dog wagged its tail?

Question 35

What is the primary function of a period?

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To indicate the end of a complete sentence

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To indicate a pause or hesitation

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To separate words in a sentence

Question 36

Which of the following sentences is punctuated correctly using periods?

Accepted Answer

The following items are needed: pens, pencils, paper, and erasers.

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The following items are needed pens, pencils paper, and erasers.

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The following items are needed, pens, pencils, paper and erasers.

Question 37

Which sentence demonstrates correct usage of a period to end a declarative sentence?

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The book is on the table.

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What is the title of the book

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Please bring me the book

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Where is the book?

Question 38

In the sentence 'The cat is sleeping __', where should the period be placed?

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on the couch

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onthe couch

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onthecouch.

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on thecouch

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a reason to use a period?

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To end an exclamation

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To end a question

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To end a statement

Question 40

Revise the following sentence by adding a period in the correct location: 'The children played outside'

Accepted Answer

The children played outside.

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The children played outside?

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The children playedoutside.

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The children played outside

Question 41

Periods are also known as:

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Full stops

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Commas

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Exclamation marks

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Question marks

Question 42

Which sentence exemplifies correct use of a period?

Accepted Answer

I like to read books.

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I like to read books!

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I like to read books?

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I like to read books

Question 43

When is it appropriate to use a period?

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At the end of a sentence expressing a complete thought

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At the end of a sentence conveying excitement

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At the end of a sentence asking a question

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At the end of every sentence

Question 44

Identify the sentence with a missing period:

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The dog barked and the cat ran

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Where is the store?

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Can you help me?

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The car was red.

Question 45

What is the main purpose of a period in writing?

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To indicate the end of a complete sentence

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To show ownership

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To separate ideas within a sentence

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To introduce a quotation

Question 46

Which practice reflects a common error in period usage?

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Placing a period after every word

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Using a period after an exclamation point

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Using two periods in a row

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Using a period before a question mark

Question 47

Which of the following sentences correctly uses a period?

Accepted Answer

The cat sat on the mat.

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The cat sat on the mat?

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The cat sat on the mat...

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The cat sat on the mat!

Question 48

A period is used to indicate the end of a _____________ sentence.

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declarative

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exclamatory

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imperative

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interrogative

Question 49

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of a period?

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The dog barked. It was a loud noise.

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The dog barked. It was a very loud noise.

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The dog barked. The cat ran away.

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The dog barked. It was a scary sound.

Question 50

Select the sentence that requires a period after the word 'quickly'.

Accepted Answer

The rabbit hopped quickly, then hid under the bush.

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The rabbit hopped quickly because it was scared.

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The rabbit hopped quickly and then hid under the bush.

Question 51

Which of these sentences correctly uses a period to end a declarative sentence?

Accepted Answer

The sun is shining.

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The sun is shining...

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The sun is shining!

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The sun is shining?

Question 52

Choose the sentence where a period is used correctly.

Accepted Answer

The birds flew south. They were migrating for the winter.

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The birds flew south they were migrating for the winter.

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The birds flew south, they were migrating for the winter.

Question 53

In which of the following sentences does the period need to be moved?

Accepted Answer

The boy ran. Quickly. To catch the bus.

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The boy ran quickly. To catch the bus.

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The boy ran quickly to catch the bus.

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The boy ran quickly, to catch the bus.

Question 54

Which sentence demonstrates the correct use of a period in a list?

Accepted Answer

The grocery list included: milk, eggs, bread, and cheese.

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The grocery list included: milk, eggs, bread and cheese.

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The grocery list included: milk. Eggs, bread. And cheese.

Question 55

Why is a period used after an abbreviation?

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To indicate that the abbreviation is incomplete.

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To make the abbreviation easier to read.

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To show that the abbreviation is a proper noun.

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To separate the abbreviation from the following word.

Question 56

Choose the sentence that uses a period correctly after an initialism.

Accepted Answer

The U.S. is a large country.

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The U.S is a large country.

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The U.S is a large country.