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Which sentence uses an ellipsis to shorten the quotation while retaining its meaning?

A
“Recent studies . . . show that more advertising does . . . significantly increase market share.”
B
“Recent studies . . . significantly increase market share.”
C
“Recent studies . . . show that more advertising does not significantly increase market share.”
D
“Recent studies, including the study conducted . . . significantly increase market share.”
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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A
“Most musicians . . . require formal training to succeed,” writes T. Green (in Notes (2009)).
B
“(Dana P. Stone) performed at the rally . . . writes Amir Bari [in his book].”
C
According to the author . . . “Learning should be its own reward.”
D
J. Goldstein writes, “Today, an internship is the best path . . . to career success” [italics added].
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What is an ellipsis?

A
punctuation that indicates that a writer has added information to a quotation
B
punctuation that shows that text has been omitted from a quotation
C
punctuation that indicates that italics have been added to a quotation
D
punctuation that allows writers to add parenthetical information within parentheses
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Which sentence uses an ellipsis to shorten the quotation while retaining its meaning?

A
“Recent studies . . . show that more advertising does . . . significantly increase market share.”
B
“Recent studies . . . significantly increase market share.”
C
“Recent studies . . . show that more advertising does not significantly increase market share.”
D
“Recent studies, including the study conducted . . . significantly increase market share.”
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Which sentence is punctuated correctly?

A
“Most musicians . . . require formal training to succeed,” writes T. Green (in Notes (2009)).
B
“(Dana P. Stone) performed at the rally . . . writes Amir Bari [in his book].”
C
According to the author . . . “Learning should be its own reward.”
D
J. Goldstein writes, “Today, an internship is the best path . . . to career success” [italics added].
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In what ways can brackets be used? Check all that apply.to show that information has been omitted from a quotationto add parenthetical information within parenthesesto show that information has been added to a quotationto indicate that formatting has been added to a quotation to show that text has been quoted from another source

A
to show that information has been omitted from a quotation
B
to add parenthetical information within parentheses
C
to show that information has been added to a quotation
D
to indicate that formatting has been added to a quotation
E
to show that text has been quoted from another source
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Which sentences use parentheses and brackets correctly? Check all that apply.The work indeed sold at auction [although the winning bid [$150] was low].He claims that the event will have “a major artistic and economic impact” [italics added].The meeting (facilitated by Jessa (first half) and Ravi (second half)) was on Tuesday.“Texting while driving is never safe,” Sanchez says ([italics added]). K. Jones’s first novel (Blue Sky [B&R Press, 1995]) was a runaway success.

A
The work indeed sold at auction [although the winning bid [$150] was low].
B
He claims that the event will have “a major artistic and economic impact” [italics added].
C
The meeting (facilitated by Jessa (first half) and Ravi (second half)) was on Tuesday.
D
“Texting while driving is never safe,” Sanchez says ([italics added]).
E
K. Jones’s first novel (Blue Sky [B&R Press, 1995]) was a runaway success.

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