Anonymous  +  431204 Tue, 16 Oct 07 12:38 AM If there is an abbreviation, i.e.  ave., at the end of sentance is it followed by one or two periods?  My twelve year old asked and I couldn't tell her...   Thanks, Melodie Anonymous Abbreviations

	Grammar Geek  +  431213 Tue, 16 Oct 07 01:39 AM Generally, just use one period. (P.S. - you want e.g., instead of i.e.) Grammar Geek Joined on Tue, Jan 10 2006 Veteran Member 19,655 Barbara, who answers in American English. My housekeeping skills attest to the truth of the second law of thermodynamics: Left to themselves, things get more and more random!