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Jennifer applied to jobs all over the country but ultimately decided to accept a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
The correct answer is "Jennifer . . . decided to accept a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown." because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original text.
"Jennifer . . . take a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown." is not grammatically correct because of a shift in verb tense. "Take" is in the present tense, but the original text is in past tense.
"Jennifer . . . is located in her hometown." does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
""Jennifer applied to jobs all over the country . . . located in her hometown."" does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
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Two phytochemicals in ginger, gingerol and shogaol, are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
The correct answer is "Two phytochemicals in ginger . . . are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion." because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original statement.
""Two phytochemicals . . . are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion."" is not correct because it doesn't main the same meaning as the original statement.
"Two phytochemicals in ginger . . . are seen as helpful for reduce nausea and improving digestion." is not correct because it is not grammatically correct. There is an incorrect verb tense shift. "Reduce" is in the incorrect verb tense.
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The local farmer's market, where individuals sell their own goods and produce, is only open on Fridays and Saturdays.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
"The local farmer's market . . . is only open on Fridays and Saturdays." is the correct answer because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original statement.
"The local . . . is only open on Fridays and Saturdays." is not correct because it does not maintain the same meaning as the original statement.
""The local farmer's market . . . open on Fridays and Saturdays."" is not correct because it is not grammatically correct.
""The . . . where individuals sell their own goods and produce, is only open on Fridays and Saturdays."" is not correct because it is not grammatically correct and does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
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Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
I was warned by Mrs. Jacobs, the 8th-grade Geography teacher, not to be late to class.
Which of the following best summarizes the complete meaning of the sentence above?
I was warned by Mrs. Jacobs...not to be late to class. The main parts of the sentence are included in this answer choice. This choice tells readers who warned the students and about what. This summarizes the full meaning of the sentence. What Mrs. Jacobs teaches is extraneous information that is not needed for a full understanding.
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Read the excerpt below and determine how the ellipses are being used in the text.
He began to puff at his pipe, no doubt arranging his opinion in his mind. Tiresome old fool! When we knew him first he used to be rather interesting, talking of faints and worms; but I soon grew tired of him and his endless stories about the distillery. “I have my own theory about it,” he said. “I think it was one of those ... peculiar cases...But it’s hard to say....”
How have the ellipses been used in the text excerpt?
The character in the story is taking long pauses to think of the right words to use to describe the man he is speaking about. It creates drama and suspense as the reader waits to see how the man will be described. Using the ellipses helps to create the mood and tone in the characters’ voice.
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Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that explains if the ellipses are used properly.
Full context: Crop circles - or patterns created in crops by flattening vegetation - were believed to be created by aliens visiting Earth.
Ellipses: Crop circles...were believed to be created by aliens visiting Earth.
Is this an appropriate use of an ellipsis and why?
Yes, it still has the same meaning as with the full text. The ellipses are used properly and eliminate information that is not key to understanding the meaning of the text. The important information is that crop circles were believed to be created by aliens which are still understandable with answer choice A. The goal of ellipses is not to just shorten text but to ensure it is still keeping the same meaning.
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Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
Susan applied to colleges across the country to study economics but decided to stay in-state and attend college locally.
Which of the following options properly uses ellipses to summarize the full meaning of the sentence above?
Susan applied to colleges across the country...but decided to stay in-state and attend college locally. The point of this sentence is that Susan applied all over the country but decided to attend a local college instead. This option includes all the necessary information to understand the situation.
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Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
Stuntmen and women are an important part of action movies and television shows. They put their lives at risk for the viewers’ entertainment. Their jobs are very dangerous and can lead to injuries or even fatalities.
Which of the following best summarizes the complete meaning of the sentences above?
Stuntmen and women are an important part of action movies and television shows. They put their lives at risk...Their jobs…can lead to injuries or even fatalities. The main point of the sentences is that stuntmen and women are important parts of movies and shows and that their jobs put their lives at risk for injuries or death. The correct answer choice makes this apparent and contains all the necessary info.
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Read the excerpt below and determine how the ellipses are being used in the text.
He began to puff at his pipe, no doubt arranging his opinion in his mind. Tiresome old fool! When we knew him first he used to be rather interesting, talking of faints and worms; but I soon grew tired of him and his endless stories about the distillery. “I have my own theory about it,” he said. “I think it was one of those ... peculiar cases...But it’s hard to say....”
What is the function of the ellipsis examples in this excerpt?
The man is trying to arrange his thoughts and choose his words carefully.
He is trying to be precise with his words and make sure that the right words are chosen. He has his own theory about the “old fool” and wants to be sure that his meaning is clear.
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Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
I dropped my pencil case on the stairs as I headed to math, luckily my friend Andrew was walking past and helped me clean up the mess so I wouldn’t be late.
Which of the following best summarizes the complete meaning of the sentence above?
I dropped my pencil case on the stairs...my friend Andrew...helped me clean up the mess so I wouldn’t be late. This answer contains the main points of the sentence, I dropped my pencil case so Andrew helped me clean it up so I wouldn’t be late. The class I was headed too and that he was walking past are not key details to understanding the sentence.
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Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that explains if the ellipses are used properly.
Full context: Bears have learned to live amongst humans, due to adaptations because of changes in their environment. They can be a danger to humans when they move into residential communities searching for food and shelter.
Ellipses: Bears have learned to live amongst humans...They can be a danger when they move into residential communities...
Is this an appropriate use of an ellipsis and why?
No, the meaning has changed and it is not complete. This answer choice has left out why the bears are able to live amongst humans and when they pose a danger. Major pieces of the original text are left out and cause the sentences’ meaning to change.
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As an author, Lauren draws on her experience as an avid hiker, rock climber, kayaker, and backpacker as she paints vivid pictures of outdoor scenes for her readers.
Which of the following best encapsulates the complete meaning of the sentence above?
The point of this sentence is to say that because of Lauren’s amazing outdoor adventures, she is able as an author to “paint vivid pictures” of outdoor scenes so that readers can use her words to visualize them almost as if they were there. The critical meaning of the sentence is that Lauren makes these outdoor scenes come alive for her readers, and only choice B captures that essence.
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Bronson attended but was expelled from Oberlin - for reasons he considers invalid - but got back on track and graduated from Ohio State.
Which of the following options properly uses ellipses to summarize the full meaning of the sentence above?
\]\[\The point of the sentence is that Bronson encountered academic hardship but still had a happy ending. Only the choice that mentions both expulsion and graduation captures the full meaning of the sentence.
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Jennifer applied to jobs all over the country but ultimately decided to accept a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
The correct answer is "Jennifer . . . decided to accept a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown." because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original text.
"Jennifer . . . take a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown." is not grammatically correct because of a shift in verb tense. "Take" is in the present tense, but the original text is in past tense.
"Jennifer . . . is located in her hometown." does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
""Jennifer applied to jobs all over the country . . . located in her hometown."" does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Two phytochemicals in ginger, gingerol and shogaol, are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
The correct answer is "Two phytochemicals in ginger . . . are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion." because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original statement.
""Two phytochemicals . . . are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion."" is not correct because it doesn't main the same meaning as the original statement.
"Two phytochemicals in ginger . . . are seen as helpful for reduce nausea and improving digestion." is not correct because it is not grammatically correct. There is an incorrect verb tense shift. "Reduce" is in the incorrect verb tense.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
The local farmer's market, where individuals sell their own goods and produce, is only open on Fridays and Saturdays.
Select the answer that appropriately uses ellipses to quote the statement above
An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.
When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.
"The local farmer's market . . . is only open on Fridays and Saturdays." is the correct answer because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original statement.
"The local . . . is only open on Fridays and Saturdays." is not correct because it does not maintain the same meaning as the original statement.
""The local farmer's market . . . open on Fridays and Saturdays."" is not correct because it is not grammatically correct.
""The . . . where individuals sell their own goods and produce, is only open on Fridays and Saturdays."" is not correct because it is not grammatically correct and does not maintain the same meaning as the original text.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
I was warned by Mrs. Jacobs, the 8th-grade Geography teacher, not to be late to class.
Which of the following best summarizes the complete meaning of the sentence above?
I was warned by Mrs. Jacobs...not to be late to class. The main parts of the sentence are included in this answer choice. This choice tells readers who warned the students and about what. This summarizes the full meaning of the sentence. What Mrs. Jacobs teaches is extraneous information that is not needed for a full understanding.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Read the excerpt below and determine how the ellipses are being used in the text.
He began to puff at his pipe, no doubt arranging his opinion in his mind. Tiresome old fool! When we knew him first he used to be rather interesting, talking of faints and worms; but I soon grew tired of him and his endless stories about the distillery. “I have my own theory about it,” he said. “I think it was one of those ... peculiar cases...But it’s hard to say....”
How have the ellipses been used in the text excerpt?
The character in the story is taking long pauses to think of the right words to use to describe the man he is speaking about. It creates drama and suspense as the reader waits to see how the man will be described. Using the ellipses helps to create the mood and tone in the characters’ voice.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that explains if the ellipses are used properly.
Full context: Crop circles - or patterns created in crops by flattening vegetation - were believed to be created by aliens visiting Earth.
Ellipses: Crop circles...were believed to be created by aliens visiting Earth.
Is this an appropriate use of an ellipsis and why?
Yes, it still has the same meaning as with the full text. The ellipses are used properly and eliminate information that is not key to understanding the meaning of the text. The important information is that crop circles were believed to be created by aliens which are still understandable with answer choice A. The goal of ellipses is not to just shorten text but to ensure it is still keeping the same meaning.
Compare your answer with the correct one above
Read the sentence(s) below for full context. Choose the answer that uses ellipses properly to indicate an omission.
Susan applied to colleges across the country to study economics but decided to stay in-state and attend college locally.
Which of the following options properly uses ellipses to summarize the full meaning of the sentence above?
Susan applied to colleges across the country...but decided to stay in-state and attend college locally. The point of this sentence is that Susan applied all over the country but decided to attend a local college instead. This option includes all the necessary information to understand the situation.
Compare your answer with the correct one above