by Maestri
Use a period after an initial and after every part of an abbreviation, unless the abbreviation has become anacronym-an abbreviation that is pronounced as a word, such as AIDS-or a widely recognized name (TV, FBI, NATO, NASA). Titles-Mr., Ms., Dr., and so on-are also abbreviations that take periods. If the abbreviation comes at the end of a sentence, only one period is needed.
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The tour leaves on Mon., Jan. 1, at 3 P.M. |
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The book was written by C. S. Lewis. |
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A. J. Mandelli researched brain function for the FBI. |
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•Use a period before a decimal and between dollars and cents. |
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A gallon equals 3.875 liters. |
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The new textbook costs $54.75. |
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Only 5.6 percent of our consumers spend over $100.00 per month on our products. |
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•Use a period at the end of a sentence that makes a statement. |
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Henry Kissinger served under two U. S. presidents. |
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Wilson will lecture in the forum after school today. |
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Many consider P. T. Barnum the best salesman ever to have walked the earth. |
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• Use a period at the end of a sentence that makes a request, gives an instruction, or states a command. |
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Empty the kitchen trash before you take the garbage out. |
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Turn right at the first stop light, and then go to the second house on the left. |
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• Use a period at the end of a sentence that asks an indirect question. |
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