Asked by Carol

In which sentence is the ellipsis used INCORRECTLY?

A) Abigail confessed that she "loved the novel by Jane Austen. . . ."
B) Abigail confessed that she "loved the novel by. . .Austen more than the novel by. . .Twain."
C) Abigail confessed that she "loved the novel by Jane Austen more than the novel by Mark Twain. . . ."
D) Abigail confessed that she. . ."loved the novel by Jane Austen more than the novel by Mark Twain."

A? If not D?
Answered by Writeacher
Which one? A? or D?

http://grammar.ccc.commnet.edu/grammar/marks/ellipsis.htm
Answered by Writeacher
... or maybe another??
Answered by Carol
I meant B!
Answered by Writeacher
Since we can't see the entire original sentence, I guess D is the best choice among these.

Or do you have access to the original -- complete -- sentence? If so, post it.
Answered by Carol
They did not give me the complete sentence. But thank you for helping me!
Answered by Writeacher
OK. Good luck!!

And you're welcome!
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