An omission in a sentence indicates something left out.
What does an omission indicate in a sentence?
options:
something corrected
something corrected
something left out
something left out
a suggestion
a suggestion
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In a fictional text, an ellipsis is most likely used for which purpose?
options:
to show that a new scene is beginning
to show that a new scene is beginning
to indicate an omission
to indicate an omission
to indicate a long pause
to indicate a long pause
to show that a character is confused
options:
to show that a new scene is beginning
to show that a new scene is beginning
to indicate an omission
to indicate an omission
to indicate a long pause
to indicate a long pause
to show that a character is confused
In a fictional text, an ellipsis is most likely used to indicate a long pause.
Why would an author use an ellipsis to omit words from a quote
options:
to leave out unnecessary information
to leave out unnecessary information
to add in additional thoughts
to add in additional thoughts
to create suspense
to create suspense
to break up the text
to break up the text
options:
to leave out unnecessary information
to leave out unnecessary information
to add in additional thoughts
to add in additional thoughts
to create suspense
to create suspense
to break up the text
to break up the text
An author would use an ellipsis to omit words from a quote to leave out unnecessary information.