Using Ellipses to Indicate Omissions in Quotations

Using Ellipses to Indicate Omissions in Quotations

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English

6th - 8th Grade

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This video tutorial explains the use of ellipses in writing, particularly in quotations. It covers how ellipses can replace omitted text and ensure the remaining text makes sense. The tutorial uses the US Constitution preamble as an example to demonstrate how to select and omit parts of a quotation effectively. It concludes with additional examples of correct ellipses usage.

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