Use Ellipsis for Omissions Practice Test

Read the original passage and choose the quotation that correctly uses an ellipsis to omit the end of the passage without changing the meaning.

Original passage: In the interview, Dr. Chen said that exercise can improve mood by lowering stress hormones. She added that even a ten-minute walk can help on difficult days, especially when it becomes a regular habit.

Which quotation correctly shortens the second sentence by omitting the words "especially when it becomes a regular habit"?

A student begins a quotation partway through a sentence. Determine whether an ellipsis is needed.

Original passage: After weeks of practice, the orchestra performed confidently, and the audience gave a standing ovation at the end.

Quoted version: "the orchestra performed confidently, and the audience gave a standing ovation at the end."

Does this quotation require an ellipsis at the beginning?