Question

Read this text. According to a Japanese myth that attempts to explain earthquakes, a giant catfish called Namazu is buried beneath Japan and sometimes moves its tail, causing the ground to shift. Is this an appropriate use of an ellipsis? "According to a Japanese myth . . . , a giant catfish called Namazu is buried beneath Japan and sometimes moves its tail, causing the ground to shift."

Answer 1

Read this text.
On May 25, 1977, Star Wars opened in theaters and wowed audiences with groundbreaking special effects.
Is this an appropriate use of an ellipsis?
"On May 25, 1977, Star Wars. . . with groundbreaking special effects."

Answer 2

Yes, the use of an ellipsis in this sentence is appropriate. The ellipsis is used to indicate that some information has been omitted or that there is more to the story. In this case, it suggests that there is additional information about the myth or it may build suspense before revealing the details of the myth.

Answer 3

No, the use of an ellipsis in this sentence is not appropriate. The purpose of an ellipsis is to show the omission of words or indicate a pause in speech. In this case, there is no omission of words or a pause indicated. The correct way to write the sentence without the ellipsis would be: "On May 25, 1977, Star Wars opened in theaters and wowed audiences with groundbreaking special effects."