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 or phrases in a quoted passage, a pause in dialogue, or an incomplete thought.

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When should an ellipsis be used?

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An ellipsis should be used to shorten a quoted passage by omitting words or phrases, to indicate a pause or hesitation in speech, or to show an incomplete thought.

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

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A dash (—) is used to signal an interruption in dialogue and to emphasize breaks in thought and shifts in tone.

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How can an ellipsis change the meaning of a quote?

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An ellipsis can change the meaning of a quote by omitting certain words, which may alter the context or emphasis of the original statement.

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What is the purpose of a dash in writing?

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A dash is used to create emphasis, indicate a break in thought, or set off additional information in a sentence.

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Provide an example of using an ellipsis in a sentence.

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"I was thinking... maybe we should go to the park instead."

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What does it mean to 'omit' words in a quote?

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To 'omit' words means to leave out certain words or phrases from a quote, often to make it shorter or more concise.

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What is the difference between a dash and an ellipsis?

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A dash indicates a break or interruption in thought, while an ellipsis indicates omitted text or a pause.

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How do you correctly use an ellipsis in a quote?

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You can use an ellipsis by placing three dots where the omitted text would be, ensuring the remaining text still makes sense.

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What is an example of a sentence using a dash?

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"I wanted to go to the concert—but I forgot to buy tickets."