Question

Which of the following are correct uses for an ellipsis?
Select all that apply.
1.to add to another person's words in a quote
2.to show that material has been left out of a direct quotation
3.to indicate hesitation in speech or thought
4.to show an extended thought that trails away
5.to add more interesting punctuation to a direction quotation

Answer 1

Answer:

2.to show that material has been left out of a direct quotation

3.to indicate hesitation in speech or thought

4.to show an extended thought that trails away

Explanation:

An ellipsis is a mark consisting of three periods (...)to denote omission.

So from the above answers, ellipsis is used to show that material was left out of a direct quote, to show hesitation and go convey an extended thought that trails away.

The ellipsis is used to show that there is more to the sentence that is not there.