Question

When should you use ellipsis points in quoted texts? (Choose all that apply.)

to show sentences omitted in a quoted passage

to show words omitted within a quote

to show the speaker of a quote

to show the source for a quote

Answer 1

You should use ellipsis points in quoted texts in the following cases:

1. **To show sentences omitted in a quoted passage** - This indicates that part of the original text has been removed without altering the meaning.

2. **To show words omitted within a quote** - This also indicates that certain words or phrases have been omitted within a sentence, maintaining the overall meaning of the original text.

The other options, which include showing the speaker of a quote and showing the source for a quote, do not involve the use of ellipsis points.