This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Ellipses For Suspense – Quiz 5 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ellipses For Suspense Quiz 5 (30 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Identify the sentence where parentheses are used to provide an example. A) Many fruits (such as apples and oranges) are rich in vitamins. B) Many fruits such as apples and oranges) are rich in vitamins. C) Many fruits (such as apples and oranges are rich in vitamins. D) Many fruits such as apples and oranges are rich in vitamins. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Many fruits (such as apples and oranges) are rich in vitamins. 2. Which of these uses ellipses correctly to show a thought trailing off? A) I guess we'll find out soon. B) I guess we'll find out soon. C) I guess we'll find out soon . D) I guess we'll find out soon. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I guess we'll find out soon . 3. Complete the sentence:The teacher said, 'You can find the homework on the board ..... ' A) And the instructions. B) But it's not there. C) If you look closely. D) And that's all you need to know. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) And that's all you need to know. 4. What is the equation of the circle, with centre (-4, 5) and radius 6 units? A) (x + 4)$^{ 2}$ + (y-5)$^{ 2}$ = 6. B) (x-4)$^{ 2}$ + (y + 5)$^{ 2}$ = 36. C) (x-4)$^{ 2}$ + (y + 5)$^{ 2}$ = 6. D) (x + 4)$^{ 2}$ + (y-5)$^{ 2}$ = 36. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) (x + 4)$^{ 2}$ + (y-5)$^{ 2}$ = 36. 5. Complete the sentence with ellipses to show an omission: "During the debate, she discussed policy changes ..... and their impacts." A) only policy changes B) both changes and impacts C) only impacts D) none A) Only policy changes. B) Both changes and impacts. C) Only impacts. D) None. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) None. 6. When quoting a long passage, how can an ellipsis be used? A) To shorten the passage by omitting unnecessary parts. B) To add additional commentary. C) To change the meaning of the passage. D) To emphasize the most important parts. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To shorten the passage by omitting unnecessary parts. 7. Complete the sentence to show a trailing thought:'I thought I saw ..... A) something B) nothing C) everything D) anything' A) Nothing. B) Anything. C) Something. D) Everything. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Something. 8. Where should ellipses be placed? 'I ..... I can't believe it's over.' A) After 'I'. B) After 'can't'. C) After 'over'. D) Before 'I'. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) After 'I'. 9. Select the two words that the ellipses should go between, to indicate a pause in thinking or talking (from Tentacles)"The clump she got last time is just starting to grow back and it's a different color." (Smith 248) A) Back and. B) Time is. C) Grow back. D) Different color. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Back and. 10. Differentiate between the use of a slash and an ellipsis in the following sentence: "You can choose to write an essay/report ..... or take the test." A) The slash indicates a pause, and the ellipsis indicates alternatives. B) Both indicate alternatives. C) Both indicate a pause. D) The slash indicates alternatives, and the ellipsis indicates a pause. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The slash indicates alternatives, and the ellipsis indicates a pause. 11. An ellipsis ( ..... ) is used to show: A) That words have been omitted from a quotation. B) To create a pause for effect. C) To show an unfinished thought. D) To show a trail off into silence. E) All of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: E) All of the above. 12. Which sentence uses an ellipsis to indicate omitted text? A) He said he would be late but he arrived on time. B) He said he would be late. C) He said he would but he didn't finish the sentence. D) He said he would be late . Show Answer Correct Answer: B) He said he would be late. 13. What is the equation for the focus points on an ELLIPSE? A) C$^{2}$ = a$^{2}$ + b$^{2}$. B) C$^{2}$ = a$^{2}$-b$^{2}$. C) (x-h)$^{2}$ + (y-k)$^{2}$ = r$^{2}$. D) 1/4d. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) C$^{2}$ = a$^{2}$-b$^{2}$. 14. Because the Moon revolves at the same speed that it rotates, the same side of the Moon is always facing the Earth. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 15. $5x^2+2y^2+50x+8y-17=0$ A) $\frac{\left(x-5\right)^2}{30}+\frac{\left(y-2\right)^2}{75}=1$. B) $\frac{\left(x+5\right)^2}{30}+\frac{\left(y+2\right)^2}{75}=1$. C) $\frac{\left(x+5\right)^2}{75}+\frac{\left(y+2\right)^2}{30}=1$. D) $\frac{\left(x+1\right)^2}{30}+\frac{\left(y-4\right)^2}{75}=1$. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) $\frac{\left(x+5\right)^2}{30}+\frac{\left(y+2\right)^2}{75}=1$. 16. Which of the following is the correct way to use an ellipsis to indicate omission in a quote? A. "I ..... don't know what to say." B. "I don't ..... know what to say." C. "I don't know ..... what to say." A) D. B) B. C) A. D) C. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) C. 17. Write an equation for the ellipse with each set of characteristics. Then answer the question.Vertices (-7, -3), (13, -3)foci (-5, -3 ), (11, -3)what is the value of c in this ellipse? A) C = 16. B) C = 3. C) C = 8. D) C = 10. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) C = 8. 18. Complete the sentence:'He started to explain his plan, saying, 'First, we'll meet ..... then, we'll move on to the next stage." A) At the library. B) At my house. C) At the park. D) At the restaurant. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) At the park. 19. What is the equation of a circle with radius 2 and center (3, 4)? A) (x-3)$^{2}$ + (y-4)$^{2}$ = 2. B) (x+3)$^{2}$ + (y+4)$^{2}$ = 4. C) (x+3)$^{2}$ + (y+4)$^{2}$ = 2. D) (x-3)$^{2}$ + (y-4)$^{2}$ = 4. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) (x-3)$^{2}$ + (y-4)$^{2}$ = 4. 20. When should you use ellipses? A) To create a list of items. B) To replace a word that is too long. C) To emphasize a point in writing. D) To indicate that part of a quote has been omitted or to create a pause in dialogue. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To indicate that part of a quote has been omitted or to create a pause in dialogue. 21. Which option best uses ellipses to indicate an unfinished list? 'For the picnic, we'll need plates, cups ..... ' A) Napkins, and forks. B) Napkins, and forks. C) Napkins and forks. D) Napkins, and forks. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Napkins, and forks. 22. Name the center of the ellipse and the a and b values:$\frac{x^2}{100}+\frac{\left(y+2\right)^2}{25}=1$ A) Center:(0, -2), a=10, b=5. B) Center:(0, 2), a=100, b=25. C) Center:(0, 2), a=10, b=5. D) Center:(0, 2), a=100, b=25. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Center:(0, -2), a=10, b=5. 23. Identify the correct use of ellipses in this dialogue:'I was wondering ..... if you would like to join us?' A) I was wondering; if you would like to join us?. B) I was wondering:if you would like to join us?. C) I was wondering if you would like to join us?. D) I was wondering if you would like to join us?. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I was wondering if you would like to join us?. 24. Which sentence uses ellipses correctly to show omitted text? A) The report stated, 'The results are conclusive and final.'. B) The report stated that the results are conclusive and final. C) The report stated, 'The results are conclusive and final.'. D) The report stated, 'The results are conclusive and final.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) The report stated, 'The results are conclusive and final.'. 25. Complete the dialogue:'Are you coming to the party?' 'I might ..... ' A) If I finish my homework. B) And I will. C) So I must. D) Or I won't. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) If I finish my homework. 26. Complete the sentence: "If only I had known ..... I would have done things differently." A) . B) . C) ,. D) ;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) . 27. Ellipses should only be used in formal writing when quoting someone. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 28. Complete the sentence using ellipses to show an unfinished thought:'I was going to tell you, but ..... ' A) I forgot . B) I forgot. C) I forgot. D) I forgot . Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I forgot . 29. Which sentence shows an omission using ellipses correctly? A) She said, 'I'll see you tomorrow, if I finish my work.'. B) She said, 'I'll see you tomorrow if I finish my work.'. C) She said, 'I'll see you tomorrow if I finish my work.'. D) She said, 'I'll see you tomorrow:if I finish my work.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) She said, 'I'll see you tomorrow if I finish my work.'. 30. Which sentence uses ellipses correctly to show hesitation during a speech? A) I believe we should start the meeting now. B) I believe we should start the meeting now. C) I believe we should start the meeting now. D) I believe we should start the meeting now. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I believe we should start the meeting now. ← 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 6Ellipses For Suspense Quiz 7Ellipses For Suspense Quiz 8Ellipses For Suspense Quiz 9 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books