EnglishYear 6Grammar & Punctuation
Use ellipsis for effect
Use ellipsis to create tension, indicate trailing off, or show omission in writing
What you'll learn
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Imagine you're telling a story and you want to make it really exciting… You pause and let the reader wonder what happens next!
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What does an ellipsis (…) do in a sentence?
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Let's add an ellipsis to make this sentence spooky… 👻
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Drag the ellipsis into the right place to make this sentence mysterious…
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Which sentence uses an ellipsis for effect?
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Choose the best place to add an ellipsis in this sentence to build suspense: 'The treasure was hidden under the old tree.'
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True or false: An ellipsis always has exactly three dots. 🎯
Practise Use ellipsis for effect with Whizlo
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