Definition & Function
What is a full stop?
A punctuation mark used at the end of a sentence.
Where should you place a full stop?
At the end of a complete sentence.
"I like pizza"
"I like pizza."
It is missing a full stop at the end.
I rise and stare at the sun
"I rise and stare at the sun."
What does a full stop indicate?
The end of a complete thought or statement.
Correct this to make it a complete simple sentence: "I love to play soccer in my free time"
"I love to play soccer in my free time."
Children are advised. not to run on the corridor.
There should be no full stop between "advised" and "not"; Instead, the full stop should be at the end of the complete thought.
Every little thing, is gonna be alright
"Every little thing, is gonna be alright."
What is another name for full stop?
A Period.
How would you punctuate: "Jamaica is beautiful"
"Jamaica is beautiful."
She loves reading she goes to the library often
Add a full stop at "reading" and "often".
"She loves reading. She goes to the library often."
Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights
"Get up, stand up, stand up for your rights."
Two functions of a full stop are to:
1. mark abbreviations.
2. indicate the end of a declarative sentence.
Correct this to make it a complete sentence: "I went to the store to shop for school supplies"
"I went to the store to shop for school supplies."
What’s wrong with: "He plays football. every day.
The full stop is misplaced and should only be after "every day".
I can see clearly, now; the rain is gone
"I can see clearly now; the rain is gone."
What is the rule for using a full stop?
Place a full stop at the end of a complete sentence or thought.
What punctuation mark should be used at the end of a declarative sentence?
Full Stop or Period.
"Tommy said you would help me"
It is missing a full stop at the end.
One love, one heart, let’s get together and feel alright
"One love, one heart, let’s get together and feel alright."