An ellipsis (...) should be used to...

show a pause or trailing off in speech.

show that something has been left out of a quote.

create a dramatic break in a sentence.

Which is not something that an ellipsis (...) is used to indicate?

quotation from books, speeches, and newspaper

How is an ellipsis typically used?

To indicate a pause or omission of words

Which sentence BEST uses an ellipsis to shorten the following text:

In an attempt to get the front of the house cleaned up and made presentable . . . my parents planted some bushes and flowers.

In an attempt to get the front of the house cleaned up and made presentable, after years of not really bothering with it . . . .

In an attempt to . . . years of not really bothering with it, my parents planted some bushes and flowers.

Which sentence BEST uses an ellipsis to show hesitation by the speaker?

"Hmm . . . I forget where I put my cell phone," Bonnie said quietly.

"Hmm, I forget where I put my cell phone," Bonnie . . . said quietly.

"Hmm, I forget where I put my cell . . . phone," Bonnie said quietly.

"Hmm, I forget where I put my cell phone," Bonnie said . . . quietly.

Which sentence BEST uses an ellipsis to shorten the following text:

A home‐cooked meal is not always possible during a busy work week, but . . . it is a very healthy option.

A home‐cooked meal is not . . . a very healthy option.

A home‐cooked meal is . . . always possible during a busy work week . . . .

Which sentence BEST uses an ellipsis to shorten the following text: The black diamonds on the cat charm, though the necklace was purchased at a yard sale, are actually worth four hundred dollars

The black diamonds on the cat charm . . . are actually worth four hundred dollars

The black diamonds . . . was purchased at a yard sale . . . .

The . . . cat . . . was purchased at a yard sale . . . .

The black . . . cat . . . is actually worth four hundred dollars

Which sentence BEST uses an ellipsis to shorten the following text: The Oxford English Dictionary, while it can be cumbersome, is a tremendously valuable reference tool.

The Oxford English Dictionary . . . is a tremendously valuable reference tool.

. . . While it can be cumbersome, is a tremendously valuable reference tool.

The Oxford English Dictionary, while it can be cumbersome . . . .

The Oxford English Dictionary, while it . . . valuable reference tool.

The principal walked into the classroom and pointed at Michael . . . it wasn't until they were in the principal's office that Michael found out why. Why is the ellipsis used in this sentence?

to show words missing from a quotation

Which sentence correctly uses an ellipsis to indicate a pause in speech?

A) "I was thinking . . . maybe we should go to the park," she said.

B) "I was thinking, maybe we should go . . . to the park," she said.

C) "I was thinking maybe we should go to the park . . . ," she said.

D) "I was thinking maybe . . . we should go to the park," she said.

What is the primary function of an ellipsis in a sentence?

A) To indicate a pause or hesitation

Choose the sentence that uses an ellipsis to show omitted text from a quote.

A) "The report stated that the results were . . . inconclusive."

B) "The report stated . . . that the results were inconclusive."

C) "The report . . . stated that the results were inconclusive."

D) "The report stated that . . . the results were inconclusive."

In which sentence is the ellipsis used to indicate an unfinished thought?

A) "I was going to tell you . . . but never mind."

B) "I was going to tell you, but . . . never mind."

C) "I was going to . . . tell you, but never mind."

D) "I was . . . going to tell you, but never mind."

Which of the following sentences uses an ellipsis to indicate a trailing off in thought?

A) "I wonder if we should . . ."

B) "I wonder . . . if we should go."

C) "I . . . wonder if we should go."

D) "I wonder if . . . we should go."

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1 min • 1 pt

"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway this June. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?

"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera. The tickets are expensive . . . but worth it," said Jo.

"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera. . . . The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.

"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera. The tickets are expensive but worth it . . . ," said Jo.

"I can't wait . . . to see Phantom of the Opera. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is an ellipsis?

An ellipsis is an emoji that looks a lot like a stop sign says but says; go

An ellipsis is a series of exclamation marks (!!!) indicating a great amount of excitement

An ellipsis is a set of three periods ( . . . ) indicating an omission

all of the above

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

How would you best remove the RED phrase from the sentence to have it be clearer?
John wanted approval for his speech before he was able to achieve his goal and be able to hire 1,000 new employees.

John wanted . . . to hire 1,000 new employees.

John wanted: to hire 1,000 new employees.

John wanted to hire . . . 1,000 new employees.

John wanted to hire: 1,000 new employees.

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Ghosts gathered__ goblins arrived_ witches descended.

Comma

Ellipsis

Dash

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.6.2A

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, beautifully performed, and had many outstanding special effects."
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote?

A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed. . . ."

A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, . . . and beautifully performed."

A critic wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully . . . performed."

A critic wrote that . . . the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed."

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An ellipsis is used to ___.

shorten a quoted passage by omitting words or phrases

pause or hesitate in the middle of a sentence

indicate an incomplete thought

all answers are correct

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

An ellipsis is used to ___.

shorten a quoted passage by omitting words or phrases

pause or hesitate in the middle of a sentence

indicate an incomplete thought

all answers are correct

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CCSS.L.8.2A

CCSS.L.8.2B

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Ellipsis Practice

"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway this June. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?

What is an ellipsis?

How would you best remove the RED phrase from the sentence to have it be clearer?John wanted approval for his speech before he was able to achieve his goal and be able to hire 1,000 new employees.

Ghosts gathered______ goblins arrived_____ witches descended.

A reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, beautifully performed, and had many outstanding special effects."Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote?

An ellipsis is used to ___.

An ellipsis is used to ___.

Which sentence(s) used an ellipsis the correct way?If only she had . . . Oh, it doesn’t matter now.I wasn’t really . . . well, what I mean . . . see, the thing is . . . I didn’t mean it.She opened the door . . . and saw . . . a cake!

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"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway this June. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Jo.
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?

How would you best remove the RED phrase from the sentence to have it be clearer?
John wanted approval for his speech before he was able to achieve his goal and be able to hire 1,000 new employees.

Ghosts gathered__ goblins arrived_ witches descended.

A reviewer wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, beautifully performed, and had many outstanding special effects."
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ELLIPSIS to shorten the quote?

Which sentence(s) used an ellipsis the correct way?
If only she had . . . Oh, it doesn’t matter now.
I wasn’t really . . . well, what I mean . . . see, the thing is . . . I didn’t mean it.
She opened the door . . . and saw . . . a cake!