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In 1-2 sentences, explain why the writer should use an ellipsis instead of a comma.
The writer should use an ellipsis instead of a comma to convey a sense of hesitation or uncertainty in their statement.
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 in the paragraph is used to indicate an omission rather than a pause. This is evident from the use of the ellipsis to indicate that the actual duration between the case being tried in court and a verdict being reached is longer than the stated "two years".
In 1-2 sentences, explain how to use an apostrophe to show possession for singular and plural nouns and to form contractions. (
To show possession for singular nouns, add an apostrophe followed by an "s" after the noun (e.g., "the dog's bone"). For plural nouns ending in "s," simply add an apostrophe after the "s" (e.g., "the dogs' bones"). To form contractions, place an apostrophe in place of omitted letters (e.g., "don't" for "do not").
Write three sentences, each using a comma in a different way. Explain why the comma is needed in each sentence
1. "After finishing her work, she went to the park." - The comma is needed to separate the introductory dependent clause "After finishing her work" from the main clause "she went to the park."
2. "I bought apples, oranges, and bananas at the grocery store." - The comma is needed to separate items in a series, in this case, different types of fruits.
3. "John, my best friend, is coming over for dinner." - The commas are needed to set off an appositive phrase "my best friend" that provides additional information about the subject "John."