Ellipses Practice

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What is an ellipsis?

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An ellipsis is a series of three dots (...) used to indicate the omission of words in a quotation or to create a pause in dialogue.

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How is an ellipsis used in writing?

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An ellipsis is used to show that some text has been omitted or to indicate a trailing off in thought.

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What does the ellipsis indicate in the sentence: 'I was thinking... maybe we should wait'?

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It indicates a pause or an unfinished thought.

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What punctuation mark is used to indicate an interruption in dialogue?

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A dash (—) is used to signal an interruption in dialogue.

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What is the correct way to use ellipses in a quotation?

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Ellipses should be placed where text has been omitted, ensuring the remaining text still makes sense.

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What is the difference between an ellipsis and a dash?

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An ellipsis indicates omitted text or a pause, while a dash indicates an interruption or a shift in thought.

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Provide an example of a sentence using ellipses correctly.

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Example: 'I was going to say... but then I changed my mind.'

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What punctuation is used to emphasize breaks in thought?

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A dash (—) is used to emphasize breaks in thought.

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What does the phrase 'omitted text' mean in relation to ellipses?

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Omitted text refers to words that have been left out of a quotation or sentence, indicated by ellipses.

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How do you correctly punctuate this sentence: 'The concert was amazing I can't wait for the next one'?

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The correct punctuation is: 'The concert was amazing; I can't wait for the next one.'