WorksheetsUses of the Ellipsis
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What does the ellipsis in the following sentence indicate?
"I couldn't help noticing . . . " Mark's voice trailed off.
passage of time
an unfinished thought
omitted text from a quotation
What does the ellipsis in the following sentence indicate?
It rained . . . and rained . . . we thought it would never stop.
passage of time
an unfinished thought
omitted text from a quotation
What does the ellipsis in the following sentence indicate?
Without even being asked, Mary told us that the tickets were cheap . . . but she still couldn't really recommend the performance.
passage of time
an unfinished thought
omitted text from a quotation
What does the ellipsis in the following sentence indicate?
The clock chimed . . . and then chimed again . . . she counted sheep . . . and still Eloise could not sleep.
passage of time
an unfinished thought
omitted text from a quotation
What does the ellipsis in the following sentence indicate?
"I can't stand that girl," Olive said. " She's so... I hate her!"
passage of time
an unfinished thought
omitted text from a quotation
What does the ellipsis in the following sentence indicate?
"With the factory . . . the town's economy declined rapidly."
passage of time
an unfinished thought
omitted text from a quotation
What does the ellipsis in the following sentence indicate?
"Chopin . . . was a gifted musician."
passage of time
an unfinished thought
omitted text from a quotation
What does the ellipsis in the following sentence indicate?
I read that book. I . . . I wrote a report on it.
passage of time
an unfinished thought
omitted text from a quotation
These emotions can transform . . . and consequently they have been understood as keys to the dynamics of emotional illness.
passage of time
an unfinished thought
omitted text from a quotation
