Ellipsis Practice - 8

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What is an ellipsis?

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A type of punctuation mark used to indicate the omission of words or a pause in thought.

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How many dots are in an ellipsis?

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3 dots in a row.

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True or False: An ellipsis at the end of a sentence requires four dots.

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True (three dots for the ellipsis + one for the period).

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Which of the following is an ellipsis?

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. . .

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Where should you place an ellipsis in a sentence?

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At the end of the sentence to indicate omitted text or a trailing off thought.

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What does an ellipsis indicate in writing?

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It indicates that something has been left out or that the thought is incomplete.

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Can an ellipsis be used in the middle of a sentence?

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Yes, it can indicate a pause or omission of words.

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What punctuation mark is often confused with an ellipsis?

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A dash (–) or a comma (,).

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In which of the following sentences is the ellipsis used correctly?

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I wonder where... I left my Chromebook.

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What is the purpose of using an ellipsis in dialogue?

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To show a character trailing off or hesitating in speech.