When questioned about the incident, the protestor said, “Yes, I was there . . . but I didn’t see anything.” What does the ellipsis indicate in this sentence?

c) a long pause or passage of time

What does the ellipsis indicate in this sentence? "Winter came . . . and then spring . . . and still the birds did not return."

c) a long pause or passage of time

"Gentlemen may cry, “Peace! Peace!”—but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! . . . for me, give me liberty or give me death!" are the famous words spoken by Patrick Henry in March 1775. What does the ellipsis indicate in this sentence?

c) a long pause or passage of time

The divers from the "Blue Seas" boat saw turtles, fish, and . . . sharks! What does the ellipsis indicate in this sentence?

c) a long pause or passage of time

Directions: Choose the sentence that uses an ellipsis to indicate a pause.

The divers plunged into the water... creating ripples.

The divers plunged into the water...

The divers plunged...into the water creating ripples.

Which sentences below modifies this sentence uses an omission of words of the text? “It is widely acknowledged that today’s drivers do more than just drive. Whether the distraction arises from built-in ‘infotainment’ systems or from portable electronic devices brought into the vehicle, drivers have a wide array of nondriving tasks available to them at any given time”

“It is widely acknowledged that today’s drivers do more than just drive. . . the distraction arises from built-in ‘infotainment’ systems."

“It is widely acknowledged that today’s drivers...do more than just drive."

"Drivers have a wide array of nondriving tasks available to them...at any given time."

“It is widely acknowledged that today’s drivers do more than just drive. . ."

A reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, beautifully performed, and had many outstanding special effects." Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote?

A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed. . . ."

A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, . . . and beautifully performed."

A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling . . . and had many outstanding special effects..."

A critic wrote. . ."that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed."

Which quotation uses an ellipsis correctly to indicate Olive's incomplete thought?

“I can’t stand that girl,” Olive said. “She’s so . . .”

“I can’t stand that . . . girl."

“I can't stand that girl . . ."

Grammar - The Ellipsis

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Hard

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CCSS

L.8.2A, L.8.2B

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Stephanie Backowski

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15 questions

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1.

FILL IN THE BLANK QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What are at least two ways the ellipsis can be used?

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The ellipsis can be used in writing in three ways. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

To indicate a pause in dialogue

To show an omission of words

To create a list of items

To build suspense

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

3.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Find an example of a sentence from your personal reading book/novel that includes the used of an ellipsis. Type the sentence in MLA (author and page number) format.

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OFF

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

4.

OPEN ENDED QUESTION

3 mins • 1 pt

Find another example of a sentence from your personal reading book/novel that includes the used of an ellipsis. Type the sentence in MLA (author and page number) format.

Evaluate responses using AI:

OFF

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify what the ellipsis in the sentence
'Rachel trained . . . and trained . . . and trained.' indicates.

an omission of words from a quote or text

a long pause or passage of time

an unfinished thought

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify what the ellipsis in the sentence
'The entire town of Paradise . . . was devastated by the wildfire.' indicates.

a) an omission of words from a quote or text

b) a long pause or passage of time

c) an unfinished thought

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Identify what the ellipsis in the sentence
'Winter came . . . and then spring . . . and still the birds did not return.' indicates.

an omission of words from a quote or text

a long pause or passage of time

an unfinished thought

Tags

CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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Grammar - The Ellipsis

15 questions

What are at least two ways the ellipsis can be used?

The ellipsis can be used in writing in three ways. Which of the following is NOT one of them?

Find an example of a sentence from your personal reading book/novel that includes the used of an ellipsis. Type the sentence in MLA (author and page number) format.

Find another example of a sentence from your personal reading book/novel that includes the used of an ellipsis. Type the sentence in MLA (author and page number) format.

Identify what the ellipsis in the sentence 'Rachel trained . . . and trained . . . and trained.' indicates.

Identify what the ellipsis in the sentence 'The entire town of Paradise . . . was devastated by the wildfire.' indicates.

Identify what the ellipsis in the sentence 'Winter came . . . and then spring . . . and still the birds did not return.' indicates.

When questioned about the incident, the protestor said, “Yes, I was there . . . but I didn’t see anything.” What does the ellipsis indicate in this sentence?

What does the ellipsis indicate in this sentence? "Winter came . . . and then spring . . . and still the birds did not return."

"Gentlemen may cry, “Peace! Peace!”—but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! . . . for me, give me liberty or give me death!" are the famous words spoken by Patrick Henry in March 1775. What does the ellipsis indicate in this sentence?

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Identify what the ellipsis in the sentence
'Rachel trained . . . and trained . . . and trained.' indicates.

Identify what the ellipsis in the sentence
'The entire town of Paradise . . . was devastated by the wildfire.' indicates.

Identify what the ellipsis in the sentence
'Winter came . . . and then spring . . . and still the birds did not return.' indicates.

When questioned about the incident, the protestor said, “Yes, I was there . . . but I didn’t see anything.”
What does the ellipsis indicate in this sentence?

What does the ellipsis indicate in this sentence?
"Winter came . . . and then spring . . . and still the birds did not return."

"Gentlemen may cry, “Peace! Peace!”—but there is no peace. The war is actually begun! . . . for me, give me liberty or give me death!" are the famous words spoken by Patrick Henry in March 1775.
What does the ellipsis indicate in this sentence?