Should You Put a Period After vs?
Depending on context, versus may be spelled out or abbreviated. In other contexts, the word versus and abbreviation vs. are not italicized. In British usage, the period after vs. is omitted.

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Also to know is, should you put a period after an abbreviation?

In American English, we always put a period after an abbreviation; it doesn't matter whether the abbreviation is the first two letters of the word (as in Dr. for Drive) or the first and last letter (as in Dr. for Doctor).

Similarly, how do you punctuate vs? In British law, “v” without the period is the standard. In other contexts, “vs.” (American English) or “vs” (British English) can be used as an abbreviation. Abbreviating is more casual than writing out “versus.” Using the full word “versus” is also appropriate, except in formal legal references.

Also to know is, do you put a period after JR at the end of a sentence?

Do not use a period to end a sentence which ends with an abbreviation which itself ends with a period. Typical abbreviations which end with a period are: Mr., Mrs., Ms., St. (street or Saint), Mt. (mountain), Dr., Jr., Fri., Feb., a.m. and p.m. (Note: Do not abbreviate professor to Prof.

Do you put a period after Inc in a sentence?

Since the legal name and designation of your business entity is a formal and final form of your business choice, you should use a period in the Inc. formation. Again, a period is not required, but it is rarely not used.

Related Question Answers

Is there a period after Oz?

Most measurements and scientific abbreviations do not use periods, but standard United States measurements and time abbreviations have a period at the end. oz. (ounce)(The z in oz. comes from the Medieval Italian word onza.)

Is there a period after Mr and Mrs?

In British English, the abbreviations Mr, Mrs, Miss, Ms and Dr are not followed by a period. In these cases, the abbreviation ends with the same letter as the full word, e.g. Mister / Mr. In US English, all of the abbreviations should be followed by a period.
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