I'm writing a sentence and I'm not sure if I should include a full stop after the abbreviation ETC. I want to know if it's necessary to put a full stop after
ETC in a sentence.
7 answers
AzrilTaufani
Thu Jan 02 2025
When the abbreviation "etc." is used in a sentence, it should always be followed by a period.
KDramaLegendaryStarlightFestival
Thu Jan 02 2025
This rule applies regardless of the position of "etc." in the sentence.
Raffaele
Thu Jan 02 2025
For instance, if "etc." is used in the middle of a sentence, it still requires a period after it.
BitcoinBaroness
Thu Jan 02 2025
The period indicates that the list or enumeration has been abbreviated and that there are other items that could be included.
DigitalDynasty
Thu Jan 02 2025
In writing, the use of punctuation marks is crucial to convey meaning clearly.