Full Stops
English Language: KS3, topic 2.1.1
Full Stops
Full stops place a strong boundary around an idea. Full stops are important because they signal that one idea is over.
Where to use full stops
- Full stops can be used at the end of sentences that are:
- Statements.
- Commands.
- A sentence needs to have a main clause that makes sense on its own.
- A sentence does NOT need further information to complete its meaning.
Separating main clauses
- You should use a full stop when separating two main clauses.
- E.g. Seneca is fun. I like cookies.
Joining main clauses
- Sometimes we want to join two main clauses together.
- You can join two main clauses together using a coordinating conjunction (e.g. and, but, so, for).
- E.g. Seneca is fun and I like cookies.
- You would usually place a comma before the conjunction if the clauses are reasonably long.
Test yourself on Full Stops
What two types of sentences have full stops at the end of the sentence?
What does a sentence need to have?