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Punctuation (Period (a small dot-shaped punctuation mark that is used at…

- - - - In abbreviations.
      - At the end of sentences that are indirect questions.
        
        EXAMPLES
        
        Quarantine is the worst pandemic ever.
        
        Go to your bedroom.
        
        She asked me why I didn't go to school yesterday.
        
        nited States of America is abbreviated U.S.A.
      - At the end of sentences that are commands.
      - At the end of sentences that are statements.
- - - - Between two independent clauses that are connected by conjunctive adverbs or transitional phrases.
      - Use a semicolon between items in a list or series if any of the items contain commas.
        
        EXAMPLES
        
        Some people write with a word processor; others write with a pen or pencil.
        
        However they choose to write, people are allowed to make their own decisions; as a result, many people swear by their writing methods.
        
        There are basically two ways to write: with a pen or pencil, which is inexpensive and easily accessible; or by computer and printer, which is more expensive but quick and neat.
        
        Some people write with a word processor, tablet, or a even a phone; but others, for different reasons, choose to write with a pen or pencil.
      - link two independent clauses related in thought.
      - Use a semicolon between independent clauses joined by a coordinating conjunction if the clauses are already punctuated with commas or if the clauses are lengthy.