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AssignmentMultiple Choice

Using Punctuation

Question 3 • 26-27 Ignite English 12 NG KY-English Language Arts 12

What is an ellipsis?

Answer
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

Explanation

An ellipsis is a series of three dots (...) used to show that some words have been left out. In a quotation, it indicates omitted text, so the correct choice is punctuation that shows that text has been omitted from a quotation.

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