Periods: Sentence End vs. Abbreviation (B1)

Which sentence correctly ends when "etc." is the last word?

She packed clothes, shoes, accessories, etc.She packed clothes, shoes, accessories, etc..She packed clothes, shoes, accessories, etc!She packed clothes, shoes, accessories, etc

Correct answer: She packed clothes, shoes, accessories, etc.

When a sentence ends with an abbreviation that already has its own period, how many periods appear at the end?

Two — one for the abbreviation and one for the sentence end.One — the abbreviation period doubles as the sentence-ending period.Zero — the abbreviation cancels the need for end punctuation.It depends on whether the text is formal or informal.

Correct answer: One — the abbreviation period doubles as the sentence-ending period.

In American English, which sentence correctly uses the title abbreviation "Prof."?

She was referred to Prof. Williams for the assessment.She was referred to prof. Williams for the assessment.She was referred to Prof. Williams. for the assessment.She was referred to Prof Williams for the assessment.

Correct answer: She was referred to Prof. Williams for the assessment.

A student types: "The conference was held in Washington D.C.." — what is the error?

"D.C." should be written without periods as "DC"."Washington" should be abbreviated as "Wash."There is a double period — "D.C." ends the sentence, so no additional period is needed."D.C." should come before "Washington" in this phrase.

Correct answer: There is a double period — "D.C." ends the sentence, so no additional period is needed.

Which sentence is punctuated INCORRECTLY?

Please submit your forms to Ms. Davies by Friday.The book was written by J K Rowling.She was born in Los Angeles, Calif., in 1990.The memo was signed by S.R. Mitchell, Director.

Correct answer: The book was written by J K Rowling.

In the sentence "She listed her activities: hiking, reading, gardening, etc" — what is missing?

A comma after "hiking"The word "and" before "etc"An abbreviation period: "e.t.c."A period after "etc" — the correct form is "etc."

Correct answer: A period after "etc" — the correct form is "etc."

Which sentence correctly handles an abbreviation at the END of a sentence?

She studied biology, chemistry, physics, etc..She studied biology, chemistry, physics, etc!She studied biology, chemistry, physics, etc.She studied biology, chemistry, physics, etc,

Correct answer: She studied biology, chemistry, physics, etc.

In modern style guides, which abbreviation style is CORRECT for an all-capital acronym?

NATO, WHO, UNESCO — no periods for all-capital acronyms.N.A.T.O., W.H.O., U.N.E.S.C.O. — periods between each letter.Nato, Who, Unesco — use title case only.Nato., Who., Unesco. — title case with a final period.

Correct answer: NATO, WHO, UNESCO — no periods for all-capital acronyms.

In "The meeting is at 3 p.m. in Room 4", how should "p.m." be punctuated?

"p.m.." — a second period is needed directly after the abbreviation."p.m." — the abbreviation period is correct; the sentence continues normally."pm" — drop periods from time abbreviations in running text."P.M." — capitalise time abbreviations mid-sentence.

Correct answer: "p.m." — the abbreviation period is correct; the sentence continues normally.

Which correctly uses a period at the end of an imperative (command) sentence?

Close the door?Close the door!Close the doorClose the door.

Correct answer: Close the door.

Which sentence uses periods INCORRECTLY?

He studied under Prof. Martinez.She was born in the U.S.A.The letter was addressed to Dr. Jones, M.D..Please contact Mr. Lee.

Correct answer: The letter was addressed to Dr. Jones, M.D..

Which version of a document heading is correctly punctuated?

Section 3: Results and DiscussionSection 3: Results and Discussion.Section 3: Results and Discussion!Section 3: Results and Discussion?

Correct answer: Section 3: Results and Discussion

Is "vs." punctuated correctly in: "The debate was Oxford vs. Cambridge"?

No — "vs." should always be written as "vs" (no period) in formal English.Yes — "vs." with a period is American English; "vs" without is British English.No — "vs." should be replaced by "v." in all formal academic contexts.Yes — but two periods are needed at the end: "Cambridge.."

Correct answer: Yes — "vs." with a period is American English; "vs" without is British English.

In "She holds a Ph.D. in linguistics" — should a period be added after "linguistics"?

No — "Ph.D." already provides the sentence-ending period.No — academic qualification sentences are exempt from end punctuation.Yes, after "Ph.D.": "She holds a Ph.D.. in linguistics."Yes, after "linguistics": "She holds a Ph.D. in linguistics."

Correct answer: Yes, after "linguistics": "She holds a Ph.D. in linguistics."

Which sentence INCORRECTLY places a period after a Roman numeral in running text?

Chapter IV examines the role of syntax in discourse.The analysis in Chapter IV revealed several patterns.Chapter IV. examines the role of syntax in discourse.Section III is divided into four subsections.

Correct answer: Chapter IV. examines the role of syntax in discourse.