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How is an ellipsis used?

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Ellipsis is the printing of three dots to indicate that words have been missed out, either because the reader will understand what would have been said or, in the case of dialogue, because the speaker tails off.

Jim said "Well, if you jump in a pool then ... "

"You get wet" , agreed Ernie.

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When is ellipsis used?
Hi: Answer: When you want to1 - omit words (He went to the store... a complete waste of time).2 - create a pause in thought that is longer than a comma (He went to the store... and, it was fun)3 -...
What is an ellipsis and for what is it used?
An ellipsis ... is 3 periods in a row used for inserting the feel of a pause in a sentence. An ellipsis can also be used to show text has been omitted, or left out, of quoted text or dialogue.
When used in a sentence or paragraphs what do ellipsis points indicate?
omitted
What is an ellipsis used for in English?
To add a dramatic effect to the text. "I hear a loud destructive bang..." it makes you wonder what happens next.
What is a used in?
In a sentence

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