Where should an ellipsis be added to the following sentence? I can’t remember what I was looking for; I think it was a.

I can’t remember what I was looking for; I think it was a . . .

I can’t remember what I was looking for; . . . I think it was a.

I can’t remember . . . what I was looking for; I think it was a.

Which sentence uses ellipses correctly? (...)

I don't think...we really shouldn't go in there!

We...really shouldn't go in there!

We really really shouldn't go in there.......

We......really...shouldn't go in there I don't think.

Add an ellipses where needed in the following sentence. "I can't seem to remember where I put my," Melissa began to say.

"I can't seem to remember where I put my...," Melissa began to say.

"...I can't seem to remember where I put my," Melissa began to say.

"I can't seem to remember ...where I put my," Melissa began to say.

"I can't seem to remember where I put my," Melissa began to say....

Add an ellipses where needed in the following sentence. The new treasure that I found was a vintage designer dress!

The new treasure that I found was...a vintage designer dress!

The ... new treasure that I found was a vintage designer dress!

The new treasure... that I found was a vintage designer dress!

The new treasure that I found was a vintage designer ...dress!

What is an ellipsis in English grammar?

A punctuation mark consisting of three dots

A literary device used for emphasis

Which of the following sentences correctly uses an ellipsis?

I was thinking... maybe we could go to the park.

I was thinking maybe... we could go to the park.

I was thinking maybe we... could go to the park.

I was thinking maybe we could... go to the park.

In which scenario is an ellipsis most appropriately used?

To show omitted text in a quotation

How does an ellipsis affect the tone of a sentence?

It creates a sense of mystery or suspense

It makes the sentence more formal

It makes the sentence more concise

Which of the following is NOT a correct use of an ellipsis?

To replace a period at the end of a sentence

To indicate a trailing off thought

To show omitted text in a quote

Which sentence uses an ellipsis to indicate omitted text?

He said he would... but he didn't finish the sentence.

He said he would be late... but he arrived on time.

When quoting a long passage, how can an ellipsis be used?

To shorten the passage by omitting unnecessary parts

To emphasize the most important parts

To change the meaning of the passage

What is the effect of using an ellipsis at the end of a sentence?

It indicates a trailing off or unfinished thought

It makes the sentence more formal

Which of the following sentences uses an ellipsis incorrectly?

She was going... to say something but stopped.

She was going to say something... but stopped.

She was going to say... something but stopped.

She was... going to say something but stopped.

Ellipses

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1 min • 1 pt

A(n) _____ is a series of 3 dots ( . . .) that is used when omitting a word, phrase, or line, from a quoted passage.

period

comma

dash

ellipsis

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An ellipsis is used to ___.

shorten a quoted passage by omitting words or phrases

pause or hesitate in the middle of a sentence

indicate an incomplete thought

all answers are correct

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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, colorful, and beautifully . . . performed."

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

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which quotation used ellipses in a correct way?

I should not have said that.

..I’m sorry.

I should not have said that ...I'm sorry.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where should an ellipsis be added to the following sentence? Weeks later the package arrived and it was a new toy!

Weeks later the package arrived and it was . . . a new toy!

Weeks later the package arrived . . . and it was a new toy!

Weeks later the package . . . arrived and it was a new toy!

There is no need for a change.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where should an ellipsis be added to the following sentence?

Your new car is very . . . pink.

Your . . . new car is very pink.

Your new . . . car is very pink.

There is no need for a change.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Where should an ellipsis be added to the following sentence?

Your . . . outfit is interesting.

Your outfit . . . is interesting.

Your outfit is . . . interesting.

There is no need for a change.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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Ellipses

A(n) _____ is a series of 3 dots ( . . .) that is used when omitting a word, phrase, or line, from a quoted passage.

An ellipsis is used to ___.

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?

Which quotation used ellipses in a correct way?

Where should an ellipsis be added to the following sentence? Weeks later the package arrived and it was a new toy!

Where should an ellipsis be added to the following sentence?

Where should an ellipsis be added to the following sentence?

Where should an ellipsis be added to the following sentence? I can’t remember what I was looking for; I think it was a.

Which sentence uses ellipses correctly? (...)

Where should an ellipsis be added to the following sentence?

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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?