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Usage of "..." at the end of a sentence

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31-Oct-2007, 12:41

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Re: Usage of "..." at the end of a sentence

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Originally Posted by smithas

Hii

I have a general doubt about whether it is correct practice to use "..." at the end of certain sentences.

For eg. Ending a letter with :
------
Awaiting your reply ...
------

Is this correct? Please let me know as soon as you can.

Thanking you in advance.

Warm Regards
Smitha

No, you do not end a sentence in a letter with ellipses. "I look forward to your reply" / "I shall await your reply".

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