Identify the ellipsis rule the following sentence follows: “I forgot all about it,” Jim said. “I just . . . forgot.”

Shows omitting (taking out) information.

Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose spectacularly interpreted stage version of Phantom of the Opera draws huge crowds." Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?

Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose . . . version of Phantom of the Opera draws huge crowds."]}},{

Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose version of Phantom of the Opera draws huge crowds. . . ."

Our teacher told us, "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose version of Phantom of the Opera. . .draws huge crowds."

Our teacher told us, . . . "Andrew Lloyd Webber is a famous composer whose version of Phantom of the Opera draws huge crowds."

What is the best way to redact information using ellipsis? "After school I went to her house, which was a few blocks away, and then came home."

"After school I went to her house … and then came home."

"After school...which was a few blocks away, and then came home."

"After school...and then came home."

Which of the following is FALSE about ELLIPSES

Ellipses are for hiding information

Ellipses indicated you've omitted words or information

Ellipses indicate a pause in speech

Ellipses consist of 3 sequential periods

Revise the following sentence by adding an ellipsis to indicate an omission: "The meeting covered many topics, including budget, staffing, and scheduling."

"The meeting covered many topics... including budget, staffing, and scheduling."

"The meeting covered many topics, including... budget, staffing, and scheduling."

"The meeting covered many topics, including budget... staffing, and scheduling."

"The meeting covered many topics, including budget, staffing... and scheduling."

Revise the following sentence by adding an ellipsis to indicate an omission: "The presentation was long and detailed, covering many aspects of the project."

"The presentation was long... covering many aspects of the project."

"The presentation was... long and detailed, covering many aspects of the project."

"The presentation was long and detailed... covering many aspects of the project."

"The presentation was long and detailed, covering... many aspects of the project."

Insert an ellipsis in the following sentence to indicate an omission: "The report was long and detailed, covering many topics."

"The report was long... covering many topics."

"The report was... long and detailed, covering many topics."

"The report was long and detailed... covering many topics."

"The report was long and detailed, covering... many topics."

Explain the purpose of using an ellipsis in a sentence.

To indicate a pause or omission of words

Which sentence demonstrates the use of an ellipsis for omission?

"He was going to say something... but stopped."

"I don't know... maybe we should wait."

"The book was interesting... and informative."

"She wanted to go... but decided to stay."

A punctuation mark used to indicate a pause or omission

Select the sentence that correctly uses an ellipsis to indicate an omission.

D) She said she would come . . . to the party, but she didn't.

A) She said she would come to the party . . . but she didn't.

B) She said she would come to the party, but she didn't.

C) She said . . . she would come to the party, but she didn't.

Which of the following sentences uses an ellipsis to show a pause in speech?

A) I was thinking . . . maybe we should go.

B) I was thinking maybe we should go.

C) I was thinking, maybe we should go.

D) I was thinking maybe . . . we should go.

Identify the correct use of ellipsis in a quotation.

C) "The results . . . were conclusive and we decided to proceed."

A) "The results were conclusive . . . and we decided to proceed."

B) "The results were conclusive and we decided to proceed."

D) "The results were conclusive and . . . we decided to proceed."

What is the primary function of an ellipsis in writing?

B) To show omitted text in a quotation

A) To indicate a pause or hesitation in speech

Using Ellipses to Indicate Omissions

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1 min • 1 pt

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

We have determined beyond a reasonable doubt that the fire was accidental.

We have determined . . . that the fire was accidental.

We have determined that the fire was accidental.

We have determined [. . . ] that the fire was accidental.

We have determined. That the fire was accidental.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

“I can't stand . . . Olive."

“I can’t stand that . . . girl."

“I can’t stand that girl . . ."

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

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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 SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why are ellipsis used to omit words?

Helps remove irrelevant information when quoting

Shows that you have left something out from the quote

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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

Ellipsis is shown by which symbol?

()

...

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Choose the option that correctly punctuates dialogue with a trailing off or pause.

"I'm not sure I can do this..." she whispered.

"I'm not sure I can do this,"... she whispered.

"I'm not sure... I can do this," she whispered.

"I'm not sure...I can do this" she whispered.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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Using Ellipses to Indicate Omissions

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

We have determined beyond a reasonable doubt that the fire was accidental.

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

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

Why are ellipsis used to omit words?

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

Ellipsis is shown by which symbol?

Choose the option that correctly punctuates dialogue with a trailing off or pause.

"These emotions can transform,... and consequently they have been understood as keys to the dynamics of emotional illness." What do the ellipses indicate?

Identify the ellipsis rule the following sentence follows: “I forgot all about it,” Jim said. “I just . . . forgot.”

In the following sentence, what do the ellipses indicate?

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Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence. We have determined beyond a reasonable doubt that the fire was accidental.

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

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

Why are ellipsis used to omit words?

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

Ellipsis is shown by which symbol?

Choose the option that correctly punctuates dialogue with a trailing off or pause.

"These emotions can transform,... and consequently they have been understood as keys to the dynamics of emotional illness." What do the ellipses indicate?

Identify the ellipsis rule the following sentence follows: “I forgot all about it,” Jim said. “I just . . . forgot.”

In the following sentence, what do the ellipses indicate?

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Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the underlined words in the sentence.

We have determined beyond a reasonable doubt that the fire was accidental.