ENGLISH LITERATURE (CBSE/UGC NET)

FAMOUS PLAYWRIGHT POET AND OTHERS

WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What do we have at the end of a sentence?
A
capital letter
B
full stop
C
comma
D
None of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The full stop (.), also called the period, presents few problems. It is chiefly used to mark the end of a sentence expressing a statement, as in the following examples: Terry Pratchett’s latest book is not yet out in paperback.

Detailed explanation-2: -A full stop, also known as a period, is chiefly used to end a sentence. It is mostly used at the end of declarative sentences and imperative sentences. A full stop marks a longer pause than a comma and a semicolon. Furthermore, it marks the end of a thought and the beginning of another.

Detailed explanation-3: -Full stop at the end of a sentence. Full stops are used to end a sentence when that sentence has expressed a complete thought or idea. They’re only used to end sentences which are statements, not questions or exclamations. For example: I hope to see you soon.

Detailed explanation-4: -It often is used to end declarative sentences. The mark is sometimes used to refer to sentences that are omitted “…..” or to be continued. A full stop is also used after some abbreviations. Full stops are used in email addresses as well as websites. More items

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