Ellipses Practice

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English
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7th - 9th Grade
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1.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
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What is an ellipsis?
Back
An ellipsis is a series of three dots (...) used to indicate the omission of words or phrases in a quoted passage, a pause in dialogue, or an incomplete thought.
2.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
When should an ellipsis be used?
Back
An ellipsis should be used to shorten a quoted passage by omitting words or phrases, to indicate a pause or hesitation in speech, or to show an incomplete thought.
3.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What punctuation mark is used to signal an interruption in dialogue?
Back
A dash (—) is used to signal an interruption in dialogue and to emphasize breaks in thought and shifts in tone.
4.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
How can an ellipsis change the meaning of a quote?
Back
An ellipsis can change the meaning of a quote by omitting certain words, which may alter the context or emphasis of the original statement.
5.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What is the purpose of a dash in writing?
Back
A dash is used to create emphasis, indicate a break in thought, or set off additional information in a sentence.
6.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
Provide an example of using an ellipsis in a sentence.
Back
"I was thinking... maybe we should go to the park instead."
7.
FLASHCARD QUESTION
Front
What does it mean to 'omit' words in a quote?
Back
To 'omit' words means to leave out certain words or phrases from a quote, often to make it shorter or more concise.
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