This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Ellipses For Suspense – Quiz 10 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ellipses For Suspense Quiz 10 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. In the equation (x-3)$^{2}$+(y-2)$^{2}$=16, the center of the circle is ..... A) (-2, -3). B) (-3, -2). C) (2, 3). D) (3, 2). Show Answer Correct Answer: D) (3, 2). 2. In which sentence are parentheses used to clarify information? A) The novel (published in 1999) became a bestseller. B) The novel published (in 1999) became a bestseller. C) The novel published in 1999 became a bestseller. D) The novel (published) in 1999 became a bestseller. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The novel (published in 1999) became a bestseller. 3. Which sentence uses parentheses to include a citation? A) The study was conclusive Smith, 2020. B) The study was conclusive (Smith, 2020). C) The study was conclusive (Smith, 2020. D) The study was conclusive Smith, 2020). Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The study was conclusive (Smith, 2020). 4. Imagine Ava is writing a thrilling story about an adventure Henry and Oliver embarked on. At a crucial moment, she wants to add a dramatic pause, indicate a sudden change, or emphasize a piece of information. How should Ava use a dash in her writing? A) To indicate a pause in speech. B) To show possession. C) To separate independent clauses. D) To indicate a sudden change in thought or tone, set off non-essential information, or emphasize information. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To indicate a sudden change in thought or tone, set off non-essential information, or emphasize information. 5. Write in standard form:$4x^2+9y^2-32x+18y+37=0$ A) $\frac{\left(x-4\right)^2}{4}+\frac{\left(y+1\right)^2}{9}=1$. B) $\frac{\left(x+4\right)^2}{9}+\frac{\left(y-1\right)^2}{4}=1$. C) $\frac{\left(x-4\right)^2}{9}+\frac{\left(y+1\right)^2}{4}=1$. D) $\left(x-4\right)^2+\frac{\left(y+1\right)^2}{4}=1$. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) $\frac{\left(x-4\right)^2}{9}+\frac{\left(y+1\right)^2}{4}=1$. 6. What do three consecutive periods ( ..... ) represent in writing? A) Pause. B) Ellipsis. C) Parentheses. D) Exclamation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Ellipsis. 7. Complete the sentence with the best phrase:'We could go to the park ..... if it doesn't rain.' A) On Saturday. B) Next week. C) This afternoon. D) Tomorrow. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) This afternoon. 8. Which of the following sentences uses ellipses to omit a part of a quote? A) "To be not to be, that is the question.". B) "To be, or not to be that is the question.". C) "To be, or not to be, that is the question.". D) "To be, or not to be, that is the question ". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "To be, or not to be that is the question.". 9. Complete the sentence using ellipses to show a trailing off:'He was going to explain, but then he just ..... ' A) Left. B) Left . C) Left . D) Left. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Left . 10. Ellipses can be used to omit parts of a quotation. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 11. Place brackets as needed in the following sentences: "I am surprised to see you two Alan and Amy in class, " the professor joked. A) "I am surprised to see [you two] Alan and Amy in class, " the professor joked. B) "I am surprised to see you two [Alan and Amy] in class, " the professor joked. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "I am surprised to see you two [Alan and Amy] in class, " the professor joked. 12. In the equation (x+2)$^{2}$+(y+3)$^{2}$=49, the radius of the circle is ..... A) 49. B) 14. C) 7. D) 98. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 7. 13. In an ellipse, what is the length of the major axis? A) A. B) 2b. C) C. D) B. E) 2a. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) 2a. 14. Parentheses should not be used in excess because they can be distracting. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. Consider an ellipse with foci F(0, 4) and G(0, -4) with PF + PG = 12.Which is true? A) A = 12. B) B = 6. C) A = 6. D) B = 12. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) B = 6. 16. Complete the sentence: "I thought I saw a shadow ..... it was just the wind." A) but B) however C) actually D) yet A) But. B) However. C) Actually. D) Yet. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But. 17. In which sentence do ellipses indicate omitted parts in a historical quote? A) The Declaration states, 'All men are created with certain unalienable Rights.'. B) The Declaration states, 'All men are created equal with certain Rights.'. C) The Declaration states, 'All men are created equal with certain Rights.'. D) The Declaration states, 'All men are created equal, with certain Rights '. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Declaration states, 'All men are created with certain unalienable Rights.'. 18. Determine the standard form for the ellipse given general form:$9x^2+18x+4y^2-16y=11$ A) $\frac{\left(x-1\right)^2}{9}+\frac{\left(y-2\right)^2}{4}=1$. B) $\frac{\left(x+1\right)^2}{36}+\frac{\left(y-2\right)^2}{36}=1$. C) $\frac{\left(x+1\right)^2}{4}+\frac{\left(y-2\right)^2}{9}=1$. D) $\frac{\left(x-1\right)^2}{4}+\frac{\left(y+2\right)^2}{9}=1$. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) $\frac{\left(x+1\right)^2}{4}+\frac{\left(y-2\right)^2}{9}=1$. 19. Fill in the blank:'We could take a walk ..... or just stay in.' A) In the park. B) By the river. C) At the beach. D) And enjoy the sun. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And enjoy the sun. 20. In which scenario would ellipses most effectively indicate a pause for dramatic effect? A) 'He won the race ..... barely.' B) 'We should leave ..... soon.' C) 'It's a nice day ..... right?' D) 'I forgot ..... to tell you.' A) 'I forgot to tell you.'. B) 'He won the race barely.'. C) 'We should leave soon.'. D) 'It's a nice day right?'. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 'He won the race barely.'. 21. What is the equation of a circle with radius 4 and center (0, 8)? A) (x-8)$^{2}$ + y$^{2}$ = 4. B) X$^{2}$ + (y-8)$^{2}$ = 4. C) X$^{2}$ + (y-8)$^{2}$ = 16. D) X$^{2}$ + (y+8)$^{2}$ = 16. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) X$^{2}$ + (y-8)$^{2}$ = 16. 22. Which sentence correctly uses ellipses to omit part of a quote? A) "To be or not to be, that is the question.". B) "To be not to be, that is the question.". C) "To be or not to be, that is the question.". D) "To be or not to be that is the question.". Show Answer Correct Answer: B) "To be not to be, that is the question.". 23. Which of these sentences best demonstrates the use of ellipses for omitting text? A) I read the book it was great!. B) The report states many issues were found. C) She saw him and smiled. D) He was late again. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) The report states many issues were found. 24. Explain why a slash is used in the following sentence: "Please bring your notebook/laptop to class." A) To indicate a choice between two items. B) To separate clauses. C) To emphasize the importance. D) To show possession. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To indicate a choice between two items. 25. Choose the correct sentence using ellipses for omission: "She wanted to visit the museum ..... but it was closed." A) She wanted to visit the museum but it was closed. B) She wanted to visit the museum but it was closed. C) She wanted to visit the museum but it was closed. D) She wanted to visit the museum but it was closed. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) She wanted to visit the museum but it was closed. 26. Place brackets as needed in the following sentence:My sister exclaimed, "It the package is finally here!" A) My sister exclaimed, "[It] the package is finally here!". B) My sister exclaimed, "It [the package] is finally here!". C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) My sister exclaimed, "It [the package] is finally here!". 27. Which option completes the dialogue to show an interrupted list? A) We need to buy apples bananas, oranges. B) We need to buy apples, bananas, oranges . C) We need to buy apples, bananas oranges. D) We need to buy apples, bananas oranges. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) We need to buy apples, bananas, oranges . 28. In the equation (x-3)$^{2}$+(y+4)$^{2}$=121, the radius of the circle is A) 242. B) 121. C) 11. D) 22. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) 11. 29. Add a hyphen to the following sentence:The novel The Martian Chronicles has twenty two chapters. A) Twenty-two-chapters. B) Novel-The Martian Chronicles. C) Correct as is. D) Twenty-two. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Twenty-two. 30. Which sentence correctly uses ellipses to indicate a pause in thought? A) I guess we could if it's okay. B) Should I say something or stay silent?. C) I think we should leave or perhaps not. D) I wonder if I should go or maybe stay. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I wonder if I should go or maybe stay. ← PreviousNext →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesEllipses For Suspense Quiz 1Ellipses For Suspense Quiz 2Ellipses For Suspense Quiz 3Ellipses For Suspense Quiz 4Ellipses For Suspense Quiz 5Ellipses For Suspense Quiz 6Ellipses For Suspense Quiz 7Ellipses For Suspense Quiz 8 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books