Question

Read each statement or sentence and determine if the ellipses (. . .) are used correctly or incorrectly. Place the statements in the appropriate columns.

Answer 1

Correct use:

• “Ever-so-mysteriously, the Count said, “Until next time...” and left us all in wonder.

• According To the local papers, “Marshall played an amazing game... one of the best pitchers this town has seen in years.”

• Magazine called the film “ inspired and riveting... truly inspirational.”

Incorrect use:

• Hi, Mary... I hope this letter finds you well.

• Before you head to the airport, make sure you have your license... your wallet... and your phone.

•There was something I meant to say...Oh, yes! Please tell your mother I said “hello.”

Step-by-step explanation:

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Answer 2

Ellipsis can be used when words or sentences are omitted when the meaning is not changed.

Step-by-step explanation:

An ellipsis is a combination of dots which are mostly three dots. It is normally used when there is an omission of words or there can also be omission or missing the of sentence. A whole section of the text can also be missing with the use of the ellipsis.

But the major alternative or the use of the ellipsis is used that when these sentences or words can be missing or omitted but the actual meaning will not change.