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Period

A period is used at the end of a sentence. A period has other important uses, too.

  A period after a sentence acts like a stop sign.

At the End of a Sentence

Use a period at the end of a sentence that makes a statement.

  A statement ends with a period. (statement)

Also use a period at the end of a request or a command.

  Please end a request with a period. (request)

  Use a period with a command. (command)

After an Initial

Use a period after an initial in a person’s name.

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