Appendix 6 Punctuation Rules Period 1. Use a period at the end of a statement or command. I live in New York. Open the door. 2. Use a period after most abbreviations. Ms. Dr. Ste us. Exceptions: NATO UN AIDS IBM 3. Use a period after initials. Ms. KL. Kim F.C. Simmons Question Mark 1. Use a-question mark at the end of questions. Is he working tonight? Where did they used to work? 2. Ina direct quotation, the question mark goes before the quotation marks. Martha asked, “What's the name of the street?” Exclamation Point Use an exclamation point at the end of exclamatory sentences or phrases. They express surprise or extreme emotion Wow! T got an Al Comma 1. Use a comma to separate items in a series. John will have juice, coffee, and tea at the. party. 2. Use a comma to separate two or more-adjectives that each modify the noun alone. Purrmaster is a smart, friendly cat. (smart and friendly cat) 3. Use a comma before a conjunction (and, but, or, so) that separates two independent clauses. The book is very funny, and the film is funny too. She was tired, but she didn’t want to go to sleep. 4. Don't use a comma before a conjunction that separates two phrases that aren't complete sentences. T worked in a bakery at night and went to class during the day. Do you want to see a band or go to a club? 204 Appendices