Ellipsis Flashcard

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What is ellipsis?

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Ellipsis is a punctuation mark used to indicate the omission of words or phrases in a sentence.

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How is ellipsis indicated in writing?

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Ellipsis is indicated by using three consecutive periods (...).

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What are the rules for using ellipsis?

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1. Use three consecutive periods (…) with a space before and after to indicate the omission of words or a pause in speech. 2. Use ellipsis to indicate a trailing off or unfinished thought. 3. Use ellipsis to indicate a pause or hesitation in dialogue. 4. Use ellipsis to indicate an intentional omission of words in a quote. 5. Avoid using ellipsis at the beginning or end of a sentence unless necessary for clarity or emphasis.

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What is the purpose of using ellipsis in writing?

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To indicate the omission of words or a trailing off of thought in writing.

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Which of the following is an example of ellipsis?

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Omitting words or phrases that are not necessary for understanding.

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Can ellipsis be used interchangeably with a comma or semicolon?

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No, ellipsis cannot be used interchangeably with a comma or semicolon.

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When should ellipsis be avoided?

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Ellipsis should be avoided at the beginning or end of a sentence unless it is necessary for clarity or emphasis.

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What does an ellipsis indicate in dialogue?

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An ellipsis indicates a pause or hesitation in dialogue.

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How many periods are used in an ellipsis?

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Three periods are used in an ellipsis.

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Is ellipsis used in formal writing?

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Ellipsis can be used in both formal and informal writing, but it should be used appropriately.