The ellipsis in the sentence indicates an omission, as it suggests that some text has been removed from the original quote to streamline the information being conveyed. This technique allows the reader to grasp the main idea without including the entire passage.
Use the sentence to answer the prompt. He read that “it took more than two years . . . for the case to tried in court and a verdict to be reached.” In 1-2 sentences, explain if the ellipsis is used in the paragraph to indicate a pause or an omission. (2 points)
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