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Tober27 Posted 18 years ago
Grammar

Inc.? or Inc?

If the word Inc. is at the end of a question do you still use the period before the interrog?
  

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The strict answer is yes; the practical answer is that the end of the sentence then may look pretty cluttered, and a missing period would not be missed. Let's try it: Are you employed by Universal Grommets, Inc.? Are you employed by Universal Grommets, Inc?

— Mister Micawber

  • The strict answer is yes; the practical answer is that the end of the sentence then may look pretty cluttered, and a missing period would not be missed.
  • Let's try it: Are you employed by Universal Grommets, Inc.?
  • Are you employed by Universal Grommets, Inc?
  • Oh, I think the period is fine (the comma is dealt with in your other thread).
  • , Mrs.
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The strict answer is yes; the practical answer is that the end of the sentence then may look pretty cluttered, and a missing period would not be missed. Let's try it:

Are you employed by Universal Grommets, Inc.?
Are you employed by Universal Grommets, Inc?

Oh, I think the period is fine (the comma is dealt with in your other thread). On the other hand, such pe
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