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It is a notation to designate a pause in delivery... sometimes... for effect.

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What does two dots at the end of a sentence mean?

This is called an ellipsis and indicates the omission or suppression of words, or parts of words, as in "I'd write more on the subject, but . . . . " or "I'd write more . . . but I don't have time."The use and placement of the ellipsis can vary according to what it is being used to indicate. If used at the end of a sentence there should be four dots. You can read more about it at the links provided below.


Should an ellipsis be four dots if you are leaving out an entire sentence or more?

No, an ellipsis should always consist of three dots, regardless of whether you are omitting a word, part of a sentence, or a whole sentence. The fourth dot is not necessary and can be considered incorrect usage.


What does three dots mean at the end of a sentence?

Three dots at the end of a sentence (ellipsis) indicate an intentional omission of words or a pause in the thought. It can suggest that there is more to be said or imply a trailing off of the sentence.


What do you call the four dots at the end of a question?

The four dots at the end of a question are called an ellipsis, which signifies that there is more to the sentence or thought that is being left unsaid or intentionally omitted.


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Can an ellipse be four dots if you are leaving out an entire sentence or more?

Only if the ellipses are preempted by another sentence. Anymore than three full-stops/periods is considered grammatically incorrect.


When you slept you write this sentence right or wrong?

The sentence, 'When you slept you write this sentence', makes no sense. No one writes while asleep. More accurate might be these sentences: After I awoke, I wrote my sentence. When I slept, I dreamed about writing a sentence.


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I hope you can be more truthful in the future.