In
this lesson you will learn the
definition of a period and study the usage of
period.
Period Definition
A period looks like this:
.
A period is:
also called a full stop, or full
point
commonly placed at the end of several different types of
sentences
used after abbreviations, such as Mr., Dr., Mrs., Ms.
Period Examples
The United States of America is located on
the continent of North America.
There are 50 states in the U.S. Forty-eight
of the states form the contiguous United States.
The U.S. borders on Canada to the north, and
Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico to the south.
On the east coast, the U.S. is bordered by
the Atlantic Ocean, and on the west coast it is bordered by the
Pacific Ocean.
To the northwest of Canada is the state of
Alaska.
The state of Hawaii is located in the
Pacific Ocean, southwest of California.
Periods
Test
Study
the information above. In the test questions below
choose which is the correct usage of periods.
1. Which is correct?
a. I moved to California because it is sunny and
warm.
b. I moved to California. Because it is sunny and
warm.
2. Which is correct?
a. Sequoia National Park contains large trees.
And is a wonderful place to visit.
b. Sequoia National Park contains large trees and
is a wonderful place to visit.
3. Which is correct?
a. The United States of America has 50 states
there are 48 contiguous states.
b. The United States of America has 50 states.
There are 48 contiguous states.
4. Which is correct?
a. Another storm is coming today. With rain and
strong winds.
b. Another storm is coming today with rain and
strong winds.
5. Which is correct?
a. Hey this food really tastes good if you warm
it up.
b. Hey this food really tastes good. If you warm
it up.
Can You Catch These Native Speaker Mistakes?
(Beginner - Listening)
An audio lesson to
help with your understanding of common mistakes. The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this
audio program.
Commonly Confused Words: Part One
(Beginner - Listening,
reading)
A video lesson to
help with your understanding of commonly confused
words.
The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page.
Commonly Confused Words: Part One
(Beginner - Listening)
An audio lesson to
help with your understanding of commonly confused
words. The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this
audio program.
Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening,
reading)
A video lesson to
help with your understanding of commonly confused
words.
The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page.
Commonly Confused Words: Part Two
(Beginner - Listening)
An audio lesson to
help with your understanding of commonly confused
words. The English is
spoken at 75% of normal speed.
Click here to visit the lesson page with the written script for this
audio program.
