Ellipsis (grammar lesson)


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Ellipsis - Glossary of Terms

Ellipsis

An ellipsis (...) is three dots used for a pause or to show that words have been left out.

Examples:

A credit card stolen in London was used to pay for a Chinese meal five hours later...in Bangkok. (pause for effect)

The brochure states: "The atmosphere is tranquil...and you cannot hear the trains." (words omitted)

Interactive example:

"The defendant addressed the guard...and left quietly." [show me the ellipsis]

See also:

Glossary of grammatical terms

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