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     • The ellipsis (pronounced il-LIP-sis) is a type of punctuation that represents a pause or that something has been intentionally left out. Specifically, it shows that words have been cut from a direct quote, so the reader knows the original passage has been modified. In form, the ellipsis is three dots or periods.
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   What is an ellipsis in a sentence?

   • An ellipsis (plural: ellipses) is a punctuation mark consisting of three dots. Use an ellipsis when omitting a word, phrase, line, paragraph, or more from a quoted passage. Ellipses save space or remove material that is less relevant. They are useful in getting right to the point without delay or distraction:

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   What does ellipsis mean?

   • An ellipsis is a punctuation mark made up of three dots (...). An ellipsis is used: To show an omission of a word or words (including whole sentences) from a text. To create a pause for effect. To show an unfinished thought. To show a trail off into silence. Test Time! "I stopped believing in Santa Claus when ... he asked for my autograph."

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   When should you use an ellipsis?

   • Use an ellipsis when omitting a word, phrase, line, paragraph, or more from a quoted passage. Ellipses save space or remove material that is less relevant. They are useful in getting right to the point without delay or distraction: Full quotation: "Today, after hours of careful thought, we vetoed the bill."

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   How do you use an ellipsis in KS2?

   • In your writing, try to use an ellipsis for at least three of the following purposes. To: Use grammar, punctuation and spelling skills to explore jungles, caves and tombs on your mission! An ellipsis or '...' is used to create suspense, show words are missing or show a trailing off thought. Take a look at this Primary Bitesize KS2 English guide.

   How to use an ellipsis - BBC Bitesize

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   What is an example of ellipsis?

   • Ellipsis happens when we leave out (in other words, when we don’t use) items which we would normally expect to use in a sentence if we followed the grammatical rules. The following examples show ellipsis. The items left out are in brackets [ ]: I am absolutely sure [that] I have met her somewhere before. [Have you] Seen my gloves anywhere?

   Ellipsis - Grammar - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Where should ellipses be placed in a sentence?

   • Its plural use is ellipses. It can be placed at the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence or quotation. When placed correctly, the omission of words the dots represent is usually implied by the context of the rest of the sentence. Where to Place an Ellipsis? The placement of an ellipsis is dependent on what you want to use it for.

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3. www.bbc.co.uk › bitesize › articlesHow to use an ellipsis - BBC Bitesize

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   An ellipsis or '...' is used to create suspense, show words are missing or show a trailing off thought. Take a look at this Primary Bitesize KS2 English guide.

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   Ellipses. An ellipsis is a set of three periods ( . . . ) indicating an omission. Each period should have a single space on either side, except when adjacent to a quotation mark, in which case there should be no space.

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   • Ellipsis Showing An Omission from A Text
   • Ellipsis Creating A Pause For Effect
   • Ellipsis Showing An Unfinished Thought
   • The Format For Ellipsis
   • Your Readers Don't Know Why You've Trailed off.
   • Implying You've More to Say But Not Adding anything.
   • Changing The Meaning of A Quotation with An Ellipsis.

   "I stopped believing in Santa Claus when ... he asked for my autograph." (Actress Shirley Temple)

   "Hope is being able to see ... light despite ... the darkness." (South African cleric Desmond Tutu)

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   Jealousy ... is a mental cancer. (Author Bertie Charles Forbes)

   He was empty ... filled with rage ... the embodiment of a broken heart.

   A credit card stolen in London was used to pay for a Chinese meal five hours later ... in Bangkok.

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   Yeah? Well, you can just....

   That is gruesome. Revenge is one thing, but....

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   "Hello ... world"

   "Hello . . . world"

   "Hello [...] world"

   "Hello [. . .] world"

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   I have rejected the offer for good reasons....

   Let's meet up this afternoon....

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   Our proposal has been rejected....

   Please give my apologies at the staff meeting....

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   No country can really develop.... (Nelson Mandela)

   I'm not a Christian for your benefit. I'm a Christian for ... my business. (Actor John Schneider)

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7. www.grammarbook.com › punctuation › ellipsesEllipses | Punctuation Rules and Examples - GrammarBook.com

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   An ellipsis (plural: ellipses) is a punctuation mark consisting of three dots. Use an ellipsis when omitting a word, phrase, line, paragraph, or more from a quoted passage. Ellipses save space or remove material that is less relevant.

8. grammarist.com › grammar › ellipsisWhat is an Ellipsis and How to Use It (With Examples)

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   An ellipsis is a punctuation mark represented by three dots to signify an omission or deletion of one or more words from a clause or sentence. It allows you to remove an unnecessary repetition of words to simplify and clarify information or to help create tone in a dialog.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › ellipsisEllipsis - Grammar - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Ellipsis happens when we leave out (in other words, when we don’t use) items which we would normally expect to use in a sentence if we followed the grammatical rules. The following examples show ellipsis.