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Hi: Answer: When you want to
1 - 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 - leave an intentionally incomplete thought (He went to the store, and just....) * With this last one, it is noted that one uses 4 or 5 periods instead of the usual 3.
What else can I help you with?
What are 4 periods at the end of a sentence called?
Four periods at the end of a sentence are called an ellipsis, used to indicate an omission in text.
Should there be a space after a ellipsis?
You mean 'an ellipsis'. Also yes, there is a space after an ellipsis.
What do you call three dots at the end of a sentence?
They are called ellipsis, used to create a cliff hanger or intrigue the reader.
What are three periods put together called?
It is called an Ellipsis and looks like this ...
Three dots in a sentence that something goes on and on are called?
ellipse ... Actually, it's an ellipsis, not an ellipse
What is the purpose of using a ellipsis?
An ellipsis is used when a word, phrase, or passage is omitted from a quote.
What do you mean by "ellipsis"...?
An ellipsis is a punctuation mark consisting of three dots (), used to indicate a pause or omission in a sentence.
What are four periods in a row called?
It is called an Ellipsis and looks like this ...
When incorporating direct quotations into writing what are the function of and guidelines for using the ellipsis?
The ellipsis is used when omitting words from a direct quotation while maintaining the original meaning. It indicates that words have been skipped within a sentence or between sentences. It should not be used to alter the original meaning of the quote.
What are 4 periods at the end of a sentence called?
Four periods at the end of a sentence are called an ellipsis, used to indicate an omission in text.
What is the plural of ellipsis?
The plural of ellipsis is ellipses.
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. It can indicate that there is more to come. That can be used in literature as a way of creating tension. It is used in menus on computers to indicate that opening an option will lead to another menu or series of options, so again there is more to come.
Do you use a comma after etc?
Usually an ellipsis is used ( . . . ) ; see related link .
What punctuation mark states that more is to come?
The only punctuation mark that may do this is the ellipsis. Sometimes writers use an ellipsis to indicate that someone is trailing off. Typically, the ellipsis is used to show that text has been omitted from the sentence or document, but stylistically, an ellipsis may get the job done if you're looking to show "more is to come." A colon is the only punctuation mark that indicates that more information is to come. An ellipsis, which is used when you are quoting from another written source, indicates that something has been omitted: that is what the word 'ellipsis' means. Any other use of it is at best colloquial and at worst incorrect, and should be kept out of formal writing.
Should there be a space after ...?
You mean 'an ellipsis'. Also yes, there is a space after an ellipsis.
Should there be a space after a ellipsis?
You mean 'an ellipsis'. Also yes, there is a space after an ellipsis.
What is the perpose and effect on the reader of the use of ellipsis?
The ellipsis can be used to create tension, like a cliffhanger, it can be used to imply something is missing from the sentence, to get the reader inquisitive and it makes the reader question what is happening.
