Rules for Using Full Stop

A full stop should not be used when the sentence ends with a question mark or exclamation mark.

Incorrect Usage: When will you return home?.

                             What a spectacular display of fireworks!.

Correct Usage: When will you return home?

                           What a spectacular display of fireworks! 

Hyperbole

Hyperbole is a figure of speech, which makes use of exaggeration to emphasize something or make a strong impression.

My school bag weighs a ton.

It took him ages to cross the crowded street.

I have told you a million times not to be so careless.

She has hundreds of dresses, but, still wants more.

I was so tired that I could sleep for a year.

Un-English Expressions

Say one’s prayers, not make or do one’s prayers.

Don’t say: I make my prayer before I go to bed.

ü  Say: I say my prayers before I go to bed.

Note: To say grace is to ask God’s blessing.