Ellipsis Comprehension Check
Quiz by Amanda Girvin
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- Q1
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?
Alexandria wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, . . . and beautifully performed."
Alexandria wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed. . . ."
Alexandria wrote that . . . the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully performed."
Alexandria wrote that the musical was "dazzling, colorful, and beautifully . . . performed."
30s - Q2
"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?
"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera. The tickets are expensive but worth it . . . ," said Emily.
"I can't wait . . . to see Phantom of the Opera. The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Emily.
"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera. . . . The tickets are expensive but worth it," said Emily.
"I can't wait to see Phantom of the Opera. The tickets are expensive . . . but worth it," said Emily.
30s - Q3
An ellipsis is used for
adding extra information to a sentence.
pauses or leaving out parts of a quote.
decoration.
adding extra periods to a sentence.
30s - Q4
Identify the ellipsis rule the following sentence follows: “I was thinking . . .” Karen began.
Shows omitting (taking out) information.
Shows a pause.
Shows hesitation.
30s - Q5
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!
Shows a pause.
Shows omitting (taking out) information.
Shows hesitation.
30s - Q6
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.
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...he was able to achieve...to hire 1,000 new employees.
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