ELLIPSIS PRACTICE

Which sentence BEST uses an ellipsis to shorten the following text:

The Oxford English Dictionary, while it can be cumbersome, is a tremendously valuable reference tool.

• The Oxford English Dictionary . . . is a tremendously valuable reference tool.

• . . . While it can be cumbersome, is a tremendously valuable reference tool.

• The Oxford English Dictionary, while it can be cumbersome . . . .

• The Oxford English Dictionary, while it . . . valuable reference tool.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Which sentence BEST uses an ellipsis to shorten the following text:

A home‐cooked meal is not always possible during a busy work week, but if you can manage it, it is a very healthy option.

• A home‐cooked meal . . . .

• A home‐cooked meal is not . . . a very healthy option.

• A home‐cooked meal is not always possible during a busy work week, but . . . it is a very healthy option.

• A home‐cooked meal is . . . always possible during a busy work week . . . .

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Which sentence BEST uses an ellipsis to shorten the following text:

The black diamonds on the cat charm, though the necklace was purchased at a yard sale, are actually worth four hundred dollars

• The black diamonds . . . was purchased at a yard sale . . . .

• The black diamonds on the cat charm . . . are actually worth four hundred dollars

• The . . . cat . . . was purchased at a yard sale . . . .

• The black . . . cat . . . is actually worth four hundred dollars

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Identify what purpose the ellipsis in each sentence indicates.

“I couldn’t help noticing . . .” Mark’s voice trailed off

• To omit or take text out of a quotation or text passage.

• To show hesitation or an unfinished thought.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Identify what purpose the ellipsis in each sentence indicates.

. “I was thinking . . .” Karen began to say.

• To omit or take text out of a quotation or text passage.

• To show hesitation or an unfinished thought.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Which sentence BEST uses an ellipsis to shorten the following text:

In an attempt to get the front of the house cleaned up and made presentable, after years of not really bothering with it, my parents planted some bushes and flowers.

• In an attempt to get the front of the house cleaned up and made presentable . . . my parents planted some bushes and flowers.

• In an attempt to get the front of the house cleaned up and made presentable, after years of not really bothering with it . . . .

• In an attempt to . . . years of not really bothering with it, my parents planted some bushes and flowers.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

Which sentence BEST uses an ellipsis to show hesitation by the speaker?

• "Hmm . . . I forget where I put my cell phone," Bonnie said quietly.

• "Hmm, I forget where I put my cell phone," Bonnie . . . said quietly.

• "Hmm, I forget where I put my cell . . . phone," Bonnie said quietly.

• "Hmm, I forget where I put my cell phone," Bonnie said . . . quietly.

Which sentence BEST uses an ellipsis to show hesitation by the speaker?

• "Elena, I . . . I can't believe you would say that," Stefan cried.

• "Elena, I I can't believe you would say that," Stefan . . . cried.

• "Elena, I I can't believe you would say that," Stefan cried . . . .

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

I read all of Abraham Lincoln's __________, and I enjoyed reading about his childhood and his time as president.

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CCSS.L.2.4B

CCSS.L.2.4C

CCSS.L.3.2E

I wish I had a Tesla. Having an _________________ car would not only be super cool, but it would also make driving easier.

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CCSS.L.1.1F

CCSS.L.2.1E