
Ellipsis Comprehension Check
Quiz by Amanda Girvin
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Alexandria wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and 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?
"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera on Broadway this June. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Emily.
Which of the following shows how the author could correctly use an ellipsis to shorten the quote?
An ellipsis is used for
Identify the ellipsis rule the following sentence follows: “I was thinking . . .” Karen began.
Identify the ellipsis rule the following sentence follows: I turned the corner and I couldn't believe my eyes. . . there it was . . . a large green-eyed monster!
How would you best remove the BOLD phrase from the sentence to make it clearer? John wanted approval for his speech before he was able to achieve his goal and be able to hire 1,000 new employees.