We will study how to use periods (.) in this lesson. Let’s look at the different ways that we use periods when we write in English.
1. At the end of a sentence
- She is my sister.
- It is good.
- We used to go to school together.
2. After a single word
- Hello.
- Stop.
- Come.
3. For abbreviations
We only use these when writing.
Here is a list of the common abbreviations that everybody should know. These are used for people, streets, days, and months.
| Doctor /Dr. | Street / St. |
| Road / Rd. | Avenue / Ave. |
| Boulevard /Blvd. | Monday / Mon. |
| Tuesday / Tues. | Wednesday / Wed. |
| Thursday / Thurs. | Friday / Fri. |
| Saturday / Sat. | Sunday / Sun. |
| January / Jan. | February / Feb. |
| March / Mar. | April / Apr. |
| June / Jun. | July / Jul. |
| August / Aug. | September / Sept. |
| October / Oct. | November / Nov. |
| December / Dec. |
Note: The month of May does not have an abbreviation because it is only three letters.
4. Numbers
- I have $5.45.
- The price increased by 5.25%.
- It is 28.7 degrees Celsius.
Punctuation is essential for writing in English. Punctuation helps you express your thoughts, feelings, and ideas in a way that is easy for the reader to understand.
