Used to indicate an omission of words or a incomplete thought.

Which uses the Ellipsis correctly?

The meeting was long and tedious... everyone left early.

What does an ellipsis NOT do?

Replace punctutation like a comma or period

Fill in the blank with the appropriate ellipsis: "I wasn't sure what to say, so I just said 'Okay."

"I wasn't sure what to say, so I just said... 'Okay."

Which is not used correctly in the sentence?

He said to play ... outside after dinner.

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1
What writing is Ellipsis used for?
Descriptive Writing
Argumentative Writing
Informational Writing
Narrative Writing
2
I need __ let's see here __ about $100. Which punctuation belongs in the space below?
Dashes
Ellipsis
Semicolon
Comma
3
An ellipsis is made up of how many peiords?
5
2
4
3
4
What are Ellipsis?
Used to indicate an omission of words or a complete thought.
a punctuation mark that separates words, clauses, or ideas.
A punctuation mark used to join two independent clauses in a sentence.
Used to indicate an omission of words or a incomplete thought.
5
Which uses the Ellipsis correctly?
He said he was happy... but was he really?
We must work together to achieve our goals and make a positive... impact.
She went to the store, bought groceries, and... came home.
The meeting was long and tedious... everyone left early.
6
Use an ellipsis to show an unfinished thought or a possibility of continuing a thought. Is that one of the RULES?
True
False
7
"Are you ready to leave? ... Yes, I'm all set." Is the Ellipsis used correctly in this sentence.
False
True
8
When using an ellipsis, you must always include a period before it if the sentence ends.
False
True
9
Where should you use an ellipsis in the sentence: She said she wanted to go to the park, but"?
No ellipsis is needed
At the beginning of the sentence
After "but"
Before "she said"
10
What does an ellipsis NOT do?
Create suspense in writing
Show words have been left out of a quotation
Indicate a pause or hesitation
Replace punctutation like a comma or period
11
What is the symbol for Ellipsis?
;
,
None of the Above
...
12
Fill in the blank with the appropriate ellipsis: "I wasn't sure what to say, so I just said 'Okay."
"I wasn't sure what to say, so I just said ...'Okay."
"I wasn't sure what to say, so I just said... 'Okay."
"I wasn't sure... what to say, so I just said 'Okay."
"I wasn't sure what... to say, so I just said 'Okay."
13
Which is not used correctly in the sentence?
He said to play ... outside after dinner.
He opened the door and saw … nothing.
I was thinking … maybe we could go later?
"She said she was going to the store … to the park."
14
An ellipsis is ALWAYS used to indicate a pause in a sentence.
True
False
15
It is incorrect to use an ellipsis at the beginning of a sentence.
True
False

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