Use the sentence to answer the prompt. 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. This is evident from the sentence's context as it leaves out the specific information about what case is being referred to and focuses on the timeline of the case instead.