What is an "ellipsis" (…) used for?

A To end a sentence

B To indicate omitted words or a trailing thought

C To show excitement

D To separate clauses

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

An ellipsis (three dots) indicates that words have been omitted from a quotation or that a thought trails off.

💡 Why is B) the correct answer?

The correct answer to the question "What is an "ellipsis" (…) used for?" is Option B: To indicate omitted words or a trailing thought.

The other options — A) To end a sentence, C) To show excitement, D) To separate clauses — are incorrect for this English question. As explained above: An ellipsis (three dots) indicates that words have been omitted from a quotation or that a thought trails off.

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What is an "ellipsis" (…) used for?

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

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