The writer should use an ellipsis instead of a comma to create a pause or indicate a trailing off in their sentence, adding a sense of suspense or uncertainty.
He read that “it took more than two years . . . for the case to tried in court and a verdict to be reached.”
In 1-2 sentences, explain if the ellipsis is used in the paragraph to indicate a pause or an omission. Use details to support your answer.
The ellipsis is used in the paragraph to indicate an omission, as it replaces the specific information about the duration of the court case that is not essential to the overall message of the sentence. The ellipsis signals that there is missing information, while maintaining the flow of the sentence.
in one to two sentences explain how to use an apostrophe to show possession for a singular and plural nouns and to form contractions
To show possession for a singular noun, add an apostrophe followed by "s" (e.g., the dog's bone). For plural nouns ending in "s", add only an apostrophe after the "s" (e.g., the dogs' toys). To form contractions, use an apostrophe to replace the omitted letters (e.g., don't for do not).
