Ellipses

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What is an ellipsis?

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An ellipsis is a series of three dots (...) used in writing to indicate that something has been omitted or to create a pause.

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When should an ellipsis be used?

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An ellipsis should be used when quoting text to indicate that part of the quote has been left out, or to create suspense or a pause in dialogue.

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How many dots are in an ellipsis?

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An ellipsis consists of three dots.

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What does an ellipsis indicate in a quote?

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An ellipsis indicates that some words have been omitted from the original text.

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Can an ellipsis be used at the beginning of a quote?

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Yes, an ellipsis can be used at the beginning of a quote to indicate that the quote does not start with the first word of the original text.

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Can an ellipsis be used at the end of a quote?

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Yes, an ellipsis can be used at the end of a quote to indicate that the quote does not end with the last word of the original text.

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What is the purpose of using an ellipsis in writing?

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The purpose of using an ellipsis is to shorten a quote while maintaining its meaning, or to create a pause for effect.

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How do you format an ellipsis in a sentence?

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An ellipsis is formatted as three consecutive dots with a space before and after each dot if it is in the middle of a sentence.

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What is an example of using an ellipsis in a quote?

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Example: 'The concert was amazing... the best I've ever seen!'

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What is the difference between an ellipsis and a period?

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An ellipsis indicates omitted text or a pause, while a period indicates the end of a sentence.