This quiz works best with JavaScript enabled. Home > Grammar > Punctuation > Ellipses For Suspense – Quiz 11 🏠 Homepage 📘 Download PDF Books 📕 Premium PDF Books Ellipses For Suspense Quiz 11 (25 MCQs) Quiz Instructions Select an option to see the correct answer instantly. 1. What is the value of a and b for an ellipse with the following vertices and fociVertices (-7, -3), (13, -3)foci (-5, -3 ), (11, -3) A) A = 10, b = 6. B) A = 6, b = 10. C) A = 36, b = 100. D) A = 100, b = 36. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) A = 10, b = 6. 2. Identify the conic represented by the equation $y^2+4x+2y-15=0$ A) Parabola. B) Circle. C) Hyperbola. D) Ellipse. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Parabola. 3. Which of the following uses ellipses to indicate a long pause in thought? A) I wonder if we should go now. B) I wonder if we should go now. C) I wonder if we should go now. D) I wonder if we should go now. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) I wonder if we should go now. 4. True or False:Ellipses should always be three periods without spaces in between. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) False. 5. Find an equation in standard form for the ellipse that satisfies the given conditions:-major axis endpoints (-6, 7) & (-6, 3)-minor axis length 2 A) $\frac{\left(x-6\right)^2}{4}+\frac{\left(y+5\right)^2}{2}=1$. B) $\frac{\left(y-5\right)^2}{4}+\frac{\left(x+6\right)^2}{2}=1$. C) $\frac{\left(x-5\right)^2}{4}+\left(y+6\right)^2=1$. D) $\frac{\left(y-5\right)^2}{4}+\left(x+6\right)^2=1$. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) $\frac{\left(y-5\right)^2}{4}+\left(x+6\right)^2=1$. 6. Ellipses can be used at the beginning of a sentence. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 7. True or False:Ellipses can be used to show hesitation in speech. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 8. Name the center of the ellipse and the a and b values:$\frac{\left(x+4\right)^2}{16}+\frac{\left(y+2\right)^2}{9}=1$ A) Center:(4, -2), a=-16, b=-9. B) Center:(4, 2), a=16, b=9. C) Center:(-4, -2), a=3, b=4. D) Center:(-4, -2), a=4, b=3. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Center:(-4, -2), a=4, b=3. 9. When using an ellipsis to indicate a pause in speech, how many dots should be used? A) Four. B) Three. C) Two. D) Five. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) Three. 10. When Jorge looks at the Moon from Earth, he sees different phases of the Moon depending on the time of the month he observes the Moon. Why does the Moon have different phases during the month? A) The Moon revolves around Earth each month. B) The Moon does not have sunlight for one week each month. C) The Moon disappears behind the Sun for one week each month. D) The Moon revolves around the Sun on its axis once every month. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The Moon revolves around Earth each month. 11. Which sentence best demonstrates using ellipses for dramatic effect? 'And then ..... the lights went out.' A) The party started. B) Everyone left. C) It was quiet. D) The movie began. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) The party started. 12. $3x^2+9y^2=27$ A) 0.73. B) 0.82. C) 0. 84. D) 0.90. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) 0.82. 13. What is the purpose of using an ellipsis to create suspense in writing? A) To clarify the meaning. B) To speed up the pace. C) To provide a conclusion. D) To create suspense. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) To create suspense. 14. What is the correct way to format a dash in a sentence? A) There should be no spaces before or after a dash. Example: "He was late-again.". B) There should be a space before and after a dash. Example: "He was late-again.". C) Dashes should always be enclosed in parentheses. Example: "He was late (again).". D) Dashes should be replaced with commas. Example: "He was late, again.". Show Answer Correct Answer: A) There should be no spaces before or after a dash. Example: "He was late-again.". 15. Complete the sentence:When she told the story, she said, 'I ..... forgot what happened next.' A) Completely. B) Maybe. C) Totally. D) Simply. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) Completely. 16. Find an equation in standard form for the ellipse that satisfies the given conditions:-major axis endpoints (4, 2) & (-6, 2)-foci:(2, 2) & (-4, 2) A) $\frac{\left(x-1\right)^2}{25}+\frac{\left(y+2\right)^2}{16}=1$. B) $\frac{\left(x+1\right)^2}{25}+\frac{\left(y-2\right)^2}{16}=1$. C) $\frac{\left(y-2\right)^2}{25}+\frac{\left(x+1\right)^2}{16}=1$. D) $\frac{\left(y-2\right)^2}{25}+\frac{\left(x+1\right)^2}{24}=1$. Show Answer Correct Answer: B) $\frac{\left(x+1\right)^2}{25}+\frac{\left(y-2\right)^2}{16}=1$. 17. Select the two words that the ellipses should go between, to indicate a pause in thinking or talking"Um you haven't mentioned that before." A) Mentioned that. B) Haven't mentioned. C) You haven't. D) Um you. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) Um you. 18. Why would you use ellipses in this sentence? "I might ..... go to the party tonight." A) To create a dramatic effect. B) To omit a word or phrase. C) To create a pause for emphasis. D) To indicate excitement. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) To create a pause for emphasis. 19. Ellipses can be used to show hesitation in speech. A) True. B) False. C) All the above. D) None of the above. Show Answer Correct Answer: A) True. 20. Find an equation in standard form for the ellipse that satisfies the given conditions:-minor axis length 10 on the x-axis-major axis length 14 A) $\frac{x^2}{25}+\frac{y^2}{14}=1$. B) $\frac{x^2}{10}+\frac{y^2}{7}=1$. C) $\frac{y^2}{49}+\frac{x^2}{25}=1$. D) $\frac{y^2}{5}+\frac{x^2}{7}=1$. Show Answer Correct Answer: C) $\frac{y^2}{49}+\frac{x^2}{25}=1$. 21. Hey there! Rohan was writing a mysterious story and used ' ..... ' a lot. What do you think it means in his story? A) An ellipsis indicates a quotation. B) An ellipsis indicates a question mark. C) An ellipsis indicates the end of a sentence. D) An ellipsis indicates an omission of words, a pause, or a trailing off in thought. Show Answer Correct Answer: D) An ellipsis indicates an omission of words, a pause, or a trailing off in thought. 22. In the equation (x-3)$^{2}$+(y-2)$^{2}$=16, the center of the circle is ..... A) (3, 2). B) (-3, -2). C) (-2, -3). D) (2, 3). Show Answer Correct Answer: A) (3, 2). 23. 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. 24. 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: A) The study was conclusive (Smith, 2020). 25. 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 separate independent clauses. C) To indicate a sudden change in thought or tone, set off non-essential information, or emphasize information. D) To show possession. 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