Friday Flashcard: Parentheses and Ellipsis

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What is an ellipsis?

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An ellipsis is a series of three dots (...) used to indicate that something has been omitted from a sentence.

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What does an ellipsis show in a sentence?

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An ellipsis shows omitting (taking out) information.

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How can ellipsis be used to show hesitation?

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Ellipsis can indicate a pause or hesitation in speech or writing.

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What is the correct way to use ellipsis in a sentence?

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Ellipsis should be used to replace omitted words while maintaining the sentence's meaning.

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What is the purpose of parentheses in writing?

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Parentheses are used to include additional information or clarifications without disrupting the main flow of the sentence.

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How should parentheses be used correctly?

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Parentheses should enclose information that is supplementary and not essential to the main point.

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Identify the correct use of parentheses: 'The American Civil War (1861-1865) was significant.'

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Correct use: The American Civil War (1861-1865) was a defining event of the 19th century for the U.S.

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What is an example of ellipsis in a sentence?

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Example: 'I went to the park yesterday and Joey went to the park also.' can be shortened to 'I went to the park yesterday and Joey went also.'

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What is the function of the second appearance of a phrase in ellipsis?

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The second appearance of a phrase can often be omitted to avoid repetition.

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How do you redact information using ellipsis?

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You can redact information by replacing the omitted part with ellipsis, e.g., 'After school I went to her house ... and then came home.'