Periods

Jul 18, 2016

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Rule 1
Use a period at the end of a complete sentence that is a statement.
- Example:
  I know that you would never break my trust intentionally.
Rule 2
If the last word in the sentence ends in a period, do not follow it with another period.
- Examples:
  I know that M.D. She is my sister-in-law.
  Please shop, cook, etc. I will do the laundry.
Rule 3
Use a period after an indirect question.
- Example:
  He asked where his suitcase was.