Mathematics
Grade 7
45 min
Decide whether ellipses are used appropriately
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Is the ellipsis used correctly to shorten this quote?
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Is the ellipsis used correctly to show a pause?
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Is this ellipsis used incorrectly?
Sample Practice Questions
Easy
Original: 'The car, a shiny red convertible, sped away.' Quoted: 'The car ... sped away.' What does the ellipsis show?
0.A. Words were omitted
1.B. A pause in speech
2.C. A grammatical error
3.D. The sentence ended
Easy
I was looking for my keys ... and they were in my pocket all along. What does the ellipsis show?
0.A. Words were omitted
1.B. A pause or hesitation
2.C. A list of items
3.D. An incorrect use
Easy
He likes to read ... and play video games. What is the best description of the ellipsis use here?
0.A. It shows omission
1.B. It shows a pause
2.C. It is used incorrectly
3.D. It is required
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