This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > English Grammar > Grammar > Punctuation > Ellipses – Quiz 1 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ellipses Quiz 1 (60 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. Complete the sentence with ellipses to show trailing off:'I thought we were ..... ' A) Going to win. B) Going to win;. C) Going to win. D) Going to win:. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Going to win. 2. What is the effect of using parentheses in writing? A) To make the text more formal. B) To confuse the reader. C) To add humor. D) To provide additional context or clarification. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To provide additional context or clarification. 3. Which is a horizontal ellipse? A) $x^2+\frac{y^2}{49}=1$. B) $\frac{x^2}{16}+\frac{y^2}{9}=1$. C) $\frac{x^2}{4}+\frac{y^2}{9}=1$. D) $\frac{x^2}{16}+\frac{y^2}{16}=1$. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) $\frac{x^2}{16}+\frac{y^2}{9}=1$. 4. The first Godzilla movie was made in Japan in 1954. The film was released in the United States two years later and was a huge hit there.Is this an appropriate use of ellipsis for this sentence?"The first Godzilla movie was made in Japan in 1954. The film ..... was a huge hit there." A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 5. Identify the purpose of ellipses in this sentence:'I was just wondering ..... do you want to come over?' A) To show excitement. B) To indicate an omission. C) To emphasize a word. D) To indicate a pause in speech. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To indicate a pause in speech. 6. For the ellipse with equation $\frac{(x+5)^2}{49} + \frac{(y-5)^2}{36} = 1$ A) (-12, 5) and (2, 5). B) (12, 5) and (-2, 5). C) (-12, -5) and (2, -5). D) (-7, 5) and (-12, 5). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (-12, 5) and (2, 5). 7. What is the equation of the ellipse that has a horizontal semi-major axis of length five, and a semi-minor axis of length 3, that is centered at the point (6, -7)? A) $\frac{\left(x-6\right)^2}{25}+\frac{\left(y+7\right)^2}{9}=1$. B) 25(x-6)2+9(y+7)2=1 Mathematical EquivalenceON. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) $\frac{\left(x-6\right)^2}{25}+\frac{\left(y+7\right)^2}{9}=1$. 8. Complete the sentence using ellipses:She began her story, 'Once upon a time ..... ' A) There was a dragon. B) There was a dragon. C) There was a dragon:. D) There was a dragon;. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) There was a dragon. 9. Complete the sentence to show a trailing thought:'I thought we could go to the park, then maybe get some ice cream ..... ' A) But it started to rain. B) And then go home. C) Or just relax at home. D) And then take a nap. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) But it started to rain. 10. Lady Gaga said: "Do not allow people to dim your shine because they are blinded. Tell them to put on some sunglasses ..... If you have a dream, fight for it." A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Correct. 11. In which scenario would ellipses be most appropriate? A) To indicate a quote is incomplete. B) To emphasize a word. C) When listing items. D) To show a sudden interruption. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) To indicate a quote is incomplete. 12. How would you change the red portion of the sentence?The school trip, which is scheduled for September 12th-will involve stopping for lunch at an authentic Himalayan restaurant. A) School trip-which is scheduled. B) Keep AS IS. C) School trip which is scheduled. D) School trip-which is scheduled. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) School trip-which is scheduled. 13. Choose the sentence where ellipses correctly replace omitted text: A) 'He intended to speak but he held back.'. B) 'He intended to speak but he held back.'. C) 'He intended to speak, but he held back.'. D) 'He intended to speak but he held back.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 'He intended to speak but he held back.'. 14. Ellipses should always be followed by a period when ending a sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 15. Which punctuation mark is used to indicate a range or a connection between two things? A) Ellipsis. B) Dash. C) Hyphen. D) Comma. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Hyphen. 16. The period of the earth's orbit around the sun is ..... A) 1 year. B) 24 hours. C) 364 hours. D) 1 day. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) 1 year. 17. Ariana Grande said: "The thrill of not knowing what's going to happen trained me to be prepared for anything ..... My advice is to always listen to your instincts. It's really nice to be able to trust that." A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 18. Which punctuations are parentheses? A) '' ''. B) . C) ( ). D) [ ]. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) ( ). 19. Which sentence correctly uses ellipses to show a long pause? A) I guess:we should go. B) I guess we should go. C) I guess we should go. D) I guess; we should go. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I guess we should go. 20. Complete the quote using ellipses:'To be or not to be, that is the question ..... whether 'tis nobler in the mind to suffer.' A) The slings and arrows. B) Of outrageous fortune. C) That is the question. D) To be or not to be. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Of outrageous fortune. 21. Ellipses should always be followed by a capital letter. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 22. In order to have an eclipse, the Moon, Sun and Earth have to be? A) Below each other. B) Above each other. C) Lined up exactly. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Lined up exactly. 23. How many phases does the moon go through? A) 16. B) 10. C) 4. D) 8. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 8. 24. Which sentence shows ellipses used correctly to omit words in a quote? A) He said, 'I can't believe, it happened.'. B) He said, 'I can't believe; it happened.'. C) He said, 'I can't believe:it happened.'. D) He said, 'I can't believe it happened.'. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) He said, 'I can't believe it happened.'. 25. Which sentence uses ellipses to show an unfinished thought? A) I don't know if I should go maybe I will. B) I thought never mind. C) The answer is well, it's complicated. D) He was how do I say this not very helpful. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I thought never mind. 26. You can use an ellipsis to change the meaning of a quote. A) Sometimes. B) Never. C) It depends. D) Always. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Never. 27. True or False:Ellipses can only be used in informal writing. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 28. How much of the moon is always lit? A) Can't tell. B) Always changes. C) 3/4. D) Half. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Half. 29. Which term describes when the Earth spins on its axis. A) Precession. B) Kepler's Laws. C) Rotation. D) Revolution. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) Rotation. 30. Emma Watson said: "I think it is right that I should be able to make decisions about my own body ..... I think it is right that socially, I am afforded the same respect as men." A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 31. Planets orbit the Sun in a shape called a(n) A) Focus. B) Circle. C) Perihelion. D) Ellipse. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ellipse. 32. Kendrick Lamar said: " ..... Life will put many red lights in front of you, but sometimes we must push on the gas and trust we will make it through. You don't have to be great to get started, but you have to get started to be great. It's all about the drive." A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 33. Which of the following sentences correctly uses ellipses to indicate a pause? A) I thought I could do it, but I was wrong. B) I thought I could do it:but I was wrong. C) I thought I could do it but I was wrong. D) I thought I could do it; but I was wrong. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I thought I could do it but I was wrong. 34. Why might ellipses be used in this sentence:'She said she would come to the party ..... but she never showed up.'? A) To shorten the sentence. B) To express doubt. C) To indicate a pause. D) To show an unfinished thought. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To indicate a pause. 35. How are ellipses used in dialogue? A) To show a character's thoughts. B) To indicate a character is shouting. C) To show excitement. D) To indicate a pause or trailing off. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To indicate a pause or trailing off. 36. After a 1956 concert at the Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium in Santa Cruz, California, local authorities banned rock and roll at public gatherings.Does the following sentence include a proper use of ellipsis?"After a 1956 concert ..... at the Santa Cruz, California, local authorities banned rock and roll at public gatherings." A) Yes. B) No. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) No. 37. Which sentence uses ellipses to suggest something left unsaid? A) I suppose; it's possible. B) I suppose it's possible. C) I suppose:it's possible. D) I suppose it's possible. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) I suppose it's possible. 38. Choose the sentence where ellipses are used to create a dramatic effect. A) And then nothing happened. B) And then nothing happened. C) And then; nothing happened. D) And then:nothing happened. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And then nothing happened. 39. Which sentence uses ellipses correctly to shorten the original? A) George Washington is visiting this week. B) My Aunt Louise, a distant relative of George Washington, is visiting this week. C) My Aunt Louise is visiting this week. D) My Aunt Louise, a distant relative is visiting this week. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) My Aunt Louise is visiting this week. 40. When using ellipses to remove words from a quotation, it is important ..... A) To make an additional note at the end of the quote to indicate that you took words out. B) To make sure you are not changing the meaning of the original quotation. C) Both A and B. D) You should never remove words from a quotation. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) To make sure you are not changing the meaning of the original quotation. 41. Phases of the moon in which the moon appears to be getting larger are referred to as ..... A) Waxing. B) New. C) Eclipse. D) Waning. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Waxing. 42. Complete the sentence:'She reflected on the past ..... it felt like yesterday.' A) That. B) Since. C) As. D) When. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) When. 43. Complete the sentence with ellipses to show a pause:'He said he would ..... never mind.' A) Do it later. B) Do it later;. C) Do it later:. D) Do it later. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Do it later. 44. Which sentence is missing ellipses? A) He started to explain why he was late but got interrupted. B) He started to explain why he was late but got interrupted. C) He started to explain why he was late but got interrupted. D) He started to explain why he was late but got interrupted. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) He started to explain why he was late but got interrupted. 45. In which sentence are ellipses used to show hesitation? A) I might be able to help. B) I might; be able to help. C) I might be able to help. D) I might:be able to help. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) I might be able to help. 46. Chris Evans said: "Everyone has weaknesses. Everyone has strengths, ..... I just keep positive, keep going, and keep reminding myself that things can always get better." A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 47. An ellipse is graphed on a coordinate plane. If the ellipse passes through the points (4, 0) and (-4, 0), and its center is at the origin, what is the length of the major axis? A) 4. B) 16. C) 2. D) 8. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) 8. 48. What does the use of ellipses in the following sentence suggest? "She looked at the painting and ..... " A) She was unsure about the painting. B) The painting was unfinished. C) The painting was beautiful. D) Her thought was incomplete. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Her thought was incomplete. 49. Complete the sentence:'The performance was stunning ..... the audience was captivated.' A) And. B) But. C) So. D) Because. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) And. 50. Complete the sentence with ellipses:'The report was submitted on time, but ..... the results were unexpected.' A) After. B) Then. C) Ultimately. D) In the end. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) In the end. 51. Choose the sentence that correctly uses ellipses to indicate a pause in thought. A) I was thinking maybe we could go to the movies. B) I was thinking maybe we could go to the movies. C) I was thinking maybe we could go to the movies. D) I was thinking maybe we could go to the movies. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) I was thinking maybe we could go to the movies. 52. A planet moves ..... when it is farthest from the sun. A) Faster. B) Slower. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Slower. 53. An ellipse is graphed with vertices at (0, 6) and (0, -6) and co-vertices at (5, 0) and (-5, 0). What is the equation of the ellipse? A) $\frac{x^2}{36} + \frac{y^2}{6} = 1$. B) $\frac{x^2}{36} + \frac{y^2}{25} = 1$. C) $\frac{x^2}{25} + \frac{y^2}{6} = 1$. D) $\frac{x^2}{25} + \frac{y^2}{36} = 1$. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) $\frac{x^2}{25} + \frac{y^2}{36} = 1$. 54. Keanu Reeves said: " ..... The simple act of paying attention can take you a long way. Sometimes, the most productive thing you can do is relax. You have to change your life if you're not happy, and wake up if things aren't going the way you want." A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 55. Taylor Swift said: "No matter what happens in life, be good to people. Being good to people is a wonderful legacy to leave behind. How you treat people says everything about you ..... " A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 56. For the ellipse with equation $\frac{(x-1)^2}{25} + \frac{(y+1)^2}{4} = 1$ A) (1, -3) and (1, 1). B) (6, -1) and (-4, -1). C) $\left(1\, \-1\pm\sqrt[]{7}\right)$. D) $\left(1\pm\sqrt[]{7}, \-1\right)$. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) (6, -1) and (-4, -1). 57. When a planet orbits the Sun, one of the foci of the elliptical orbit is A) The axis. B) The center. C) The perihelion. D) The Sun. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) The Sun. 58. Mark Ruffalo said: "I don't like to be pigeonholed in anything. I like to have a lot of fun and make people laugh and make people think ..... and at the same time, I want to get across a message that's meaningful to me." A) Correct. B) Incorrect. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Incorrect. 59. Which if the following statements is not true about ellipses? A) Ellipses have two focus or foci. B) Ellipses have two axis. C) Ellipses can be horizontal and vertical. D) Ellipses have two centers. E) All of the above are true. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Ellipses have two centers. 60. True or False:If you start quoting something mid-sentence, you need an ellipsis before the quote. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. Next →Related QuizzesGrammar QuizzesEnglish Grammar QuizzesEllipses Quiz 2Ellipses Quiz 3Apostrophe Omission And Possession QuizApostrophe Pre Assessment QuizApostrophes For Contractions QuizApostrophes Plural Or Possessive QuizApostrophes With Plural Possessives QuizApostrophes Quiz 🏠 Back to Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books