Ellipsis: West 8th

What is the definition of ellipsis?

• Ellipsis is a type of bird

• Ellipsis is a type of musical instrument

• Ellipsis is a punctuation mark used to indicate the omission of words or phrases in a sentence.

• Ellipsis is a type of flower

Which of the following is an example of ellipsis?

• Using an exclamation mark at the end of a sentence.

• Repeating the same word multiple times in a sentence.

• Omitting words or phrases that are not necessary for understanding.

• Including all the details in a summary.

True or False: Ellipsis is used to omit unnecessary words or phrases in a sentence.

• False, ellipsis is used to add unnecessary words or phrases in a sentence

• True

• True, ellipsis is used to indicate a question

• False, ellipsis is used to separate two independent clauses

Fill in the blank: Ellipsis is indicated by using ________.

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What is the purpose of using ellipsis in writing?

• To indicate the omission of words or a trailing off of thought in writing.

• To separate paragraphs in writing

• To emphasize a point in writing

• To indicate a question in writing

If an ellipsis comes at the end of a sentence, add it after the period for a total of 4 dots, so it looks like this....

• True

• False

The following is the correct use of an ellipsis.

"I don't know...I'm not sure...What do you think?"

• True

• False

Omission is

• Getting out

• Someone or something that has been left out.

• Neglect

• Gap

Is this an example of ellipsis?

I could, but-

• True

• False

Which ARE examples of ellipsis?

• Once upon a time...

• I know he deserved it, but...

• I know I'm supposed to, but-

• "... go... where there is no path and leave a trail."