What is the name of that thing?!

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ok, ok, I have a problem. I cant remember the name of it for the life of me... What is the english term for periods at the end of a sentance? example: "I love to..." isnt it like aniquated er something or other.
 
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Awten said:
ok, ok, I have a problem. I cant remember the name of it for the life of me... What is the english term for periods at the end of a sentance? example: "I love to..." isnt it like aniquated er something or other.
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The punctuation mark consisting of three dots in a row is called an ellipsis.
 
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MikeNewYork said:
Awten said:
ok, ok, I have a problem. I cant remember the name of it for the life of me... What is the english term for periods at the end of a sentance? example: "I love to..." isnt it like aniquated er something or other.
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The punctuation mark consisting of three dots in a row is called an ellipsis.
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Thank you!
 
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You're very welcome.
 
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