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Ellipsis

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Capitalize a word after an ellipsis every time used

a)

True

b)

False

c)

I don't know

d)

I wasn't paying attention

2.

Why do we use ellipses? (Choose 3)

a)

Gesture Confusion

b)

Hesitation

c)

Save space for writing

d)

To join two or more ideas

3.

How many dots are in Ellipses?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

8

d)

2

4.

Omission is

a)

Getting out

b)

Someone or something that has been left out.

c)

Neglect

d)

Gap

5.

Sometimes used before conjunctions

a)

False

b)

True

6.

Where did ellipsis originate from?

a)

Chinese language

b)

Greek word

c)

America

d)

Japanese

7.

Why are Ellipsis important? (Choose 2)

a)

Give answers

b)

Save Space

c)

Easier to understand

d)

Speaking correctly

8.

What is an example of an Ellipsis?

a)

Slowly, we crept on into the dark cave...

b)

He carefully opened the container, and discovered...loads of coins!

c)

Slowly, we crept on into the dark cave....

d)

We went downtown..

9.

Which example is considered to be a story pause?

a)

I went to the store...

b)

I was running...but then I fell

c)

I was running...

d)

I really don't like it....

10.

Which example(s) are considered to be a trail off?

a)

I was running...

b)

Weeks later...I finally heard from my uncle.

c)

I want to go...

d)

I don't like you...