Punctuation. Ellipsis points
Ellipsis points
- Use ellipsis points with a space on either side to denote pauses. Use them at the end of a sentence without a space to indicate that the sentence has been left unfinished.
"This morning's lecture … was very interesting."
The lecturer warned her students, "The reports are due next Friday. If I don't get them…"
- Use ellipsis points with square brackets to denote words missing from a direct quotation.
The Rector said, "Preston [...] transmitted values through his books [...] and enabled us to understand the present and look to the future."
- Do not use ellipsis points to indicate an incomplete list. Use etc.
*This unit deals with promotion, advertising, outreach…
This unit deals with promotion, advertising, outreach, etc.
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