Shortening Long Quotes

Worksheet Description

This worksheet provides an explanation of the ellipsis, a punctuation mark consisting of three dots, used to indicate the omission of words in a quotation without altering the original meaning. It illustrates how an ellipsis can shorten long quotations by presenting a full quote and then the same quote with an ellipsis. Additionally, the worksheet provides three exercises for students to practice using ellipses correctly in different sentences.

The worksheet aims to teach students the proper use of an ellipsis in writing. Through its exercises, students learn how to condense sentences and quotations by omitting parts that are not essential to the meaning being conveyed. It encourages students to think critically about the core message of sentences and how to preserve it despite the omissions. This worksheet helps build their skills in editing and understanding nuances in English grammar and punctuation.