Lesson 336
Mechanics - Punctuation - Periods
Use a period after initials used in names.
Examples:
E. F. Smith
Helen R. Hunsaker
W. James Swift
Instructions: Put periods where needed in the following sentences.
1. B D Hibler and Gene W Riding started a new company
B. D. Hibler and Gene W. Riding started a new company.
2. I know K Malone and J Stockton play for the Utah Jazz.
I know K. Malone and J. Stockton play for the Utah Jazz.
3. Clara B Walters and Ann J Frampton are sisters.
Clara B. Walters and Ann J. Frampton are sisters.
4. C S Lewis is an interesting author to read.
C. S. Lewis is an interesting author to read.
5. I think names with more than two initials like J R R Tolkien are interesting names.
I think names with more than two initials like J. R. R. Tolkien are interesting names.