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.

Which sentence correctly uses ellipses to indicate omitted text?

A) The report stated...the results were inconclusive.

B) The report stated the results...were inconclusive.

C) The report...stated the results were inconclusive.

D) The report stated the results were inconclusive...

What is the primary function of parentheses in a sentence?

B) To add extra information or an aside.

Choose the sentence that correctly uses parentheses.

A) The CEO (who was recently appointed) gave a speech.

B) The CEO who was recently appointed) gave a speech.

C) The CEO (who was recently appointed gave a speech.

D) The CEO who was recently appointed gave a speech.

Identify the sentence with the correct use of ellipses for a pause.

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

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

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

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

In which sentence are parentheses used to clarify information?

A) The novel (published in 1999) became a bestseller.

B) The novel published in 1999 became a bestseller.

C) The novel published (in 1999) became a bestseller.

D) The novel (published) in 1999 became a bestseller.

Which sentence uses ellipses to indicate a trailing thought?

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

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

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

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

What is the effect of using ellipses in dialogue?

A) It indicates a pause or unfinished thought.

Choose the sentence that uses parentheses to add a non-essential detail.

A) The car (a red convertible) was parked outside.

B) The car a red convertible) was parked outside.

C) The car (a red convertible was parked outside.

D) The car a red convertible was parked outside.

Which sentence correctly uses ellipses to omit part of a quote?

A) "To be...not to be, that is the question."

B) "To be or...not to be, that is the question."

C) "To be or not...to be, that is the question."

D) "To be or not to be...that is the question."

Identify the sentence where parentheses are used to provide an example.

A) Many fruits (such as apples and oranges) are rich in vitamins.

B) Many fruits such as apples and oranges) are rich in vitamins.

C) Many fruits (such as apples and oranges are rich in vitamins.

D) Many fruits such as apples and oranges are rich in vitamins.

What is the purpose of ellipses in the following sentence: "He was going to say something...but decided against it."?

B) To indicate a pause or unfinished thought.

Which sentence uses parentheses to include a citation?

A) The study was conclusive (Smith, 2020).

B) The study was conclusive Smith, 2020).

C) The study was conclusive (Smith, 2020.

D) The study was conclusive Smith, 2020.

Choose the sentence that uses ellipses to create suspense.

A) He opened the door...and found the room empty.

B) He opened...the door and found the room empty.

C) He opened the door and...found the room empty.

D) He opened the door and found...the room empty.

Use of Ellipses and Parentheses

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1 min • 1 pt

Pick the correct use of ellipses in the sentence:

It is . . . sand pressed tightly together and . . . acts as a kind of cement.

It...acts as a kind of cement.

It is not much more than sand . . . mixed with clay.

It is . . . more than sand . . . mixed with clay.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Pick the correct use of ellipses in the sentence:
Dr. Martin Cooper may not be a familiar name, but he invented one of the most significant innovations of the twentieth-century.

Dr. Martin Cooper ... invented ... the most significant innovations of the twentieth-century.

Keep it as is.

Dr. Martin Cooper...a familiar name...invented one of the most significant innovations of the twentieth-century.

Both 1 and 3.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Pick the correct use of ellipses in the sentence:
Holmes's ever questioning mind and dislike for displays of emotion made him appear cold, calculating, and uncaring.

Holmes's ... dislike for displays of emotion made him appear ... uncaring

Holmes's ever questioning mind ... made him appear cold, calculating, and uncaring.

Holmes's ... him appear cold, calculating, and uncaring.

Answer 1 and 2.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is used to show a pause in dialogue or to show that words or sentences have been left out? (HINT: ...)

comma

space

hyphen

ellipses

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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?
The recipient for the Excellence in Academics award is Marco Smith!

The recipient for the Excellence . . . in Academics award is Marco Smith!

The recipient for the Excellence in Academics award is . . . Marco Smith!

The recipient . . . for the Excellence in Academics award is Marco Smith!

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?

The recipient for the Excellence . . . in Academics award is Marco Smith!

The recipient for the Excellence in Academics award is . . . Marco Smith!

The recipient . . . for the Excellence in Academics award is Marco Smith!

There is no need for a change.

Tags

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

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Use of Ellipses and Parentheses

Pick the correct use of ellipses in the sentence:

Pick the correct use of ellipses in the sentence:Dr. Martin Cooper may not be a familiar name, but he invented one of the most significant innovations of the twentieth-century.

Pick the correct use of ellipses in the sentence:Holmes's ever questioning mind and dislike for displays of emotion made him appear cold, calculating, and uncaring.

What is used to show a pause in dialogue or to show that words or sentences have been left out? (HINT: ...)

Where should an ellipsis be added to the following sentence?The recipient for the Excellence in Academics award is Marco Smith!

Where should an ellipsis be added to the following sentence?

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

Which sentence uses ellipses correctly? (...)

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Pick the correct use of ellipses in the sentence:
Dr. Martin Cooper may not be a familiar name, but he invented one of the most significant innovations of the twentieth-century.

Pick the correct use of ellipses in the sentence:
Holmes's ever questioning mind and dislike for displays of emotion made him appear cold, calculating, and uncaring.

Where should an ellipsis be added to the following sentence?
The recipient for the Excellence in Academics award is Marco Smith!