An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.

When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.

The correct answer is "Jennifer . . . decided to accept a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown." because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original text. 

"Jennifer . . . take a job offer from a company that is located in her hometown." is not grammatically correct because of a shift in verb tense. "Take" is in the present tense, but the original text is in past tense. 

"Jennifer . . . is located in her hometown."  does not maintain the same meaning as the original text. 

""Jennifer applied to jobs all over the country . . . located in her hometown."" does not maintain the same meaning as the original text. 

An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.

When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.

The correct answer is "Two phytochemicals in ginger . . . are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion." because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original statement. 

""Two phytochemicals . . . are seen as helpful for reducing nausea and improving digestion."" is not correct because it doesn't main the same meaning as the original statement. 

"Two phytochemicals in ginger . . . are seen as helpful for reduce nausea and improving digestion." is not correct because it is not grammatically correct. There is an incorrect verb tense shift. "Reduce" is in the incorrect verb tense. 

An ellipsis ( . . . ) is a series of three periods with a space before and after each one. It can be used to show where words in a quotation have been omitted.

When using an ellipsis, make sure that the resulting text is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original.

"The local farmer's market . . .  is only open on Fridays and Saturdays." is the correct answer because it is grammatically correct and maintains the same meaning as the original statement. 

"The local . . . is only open on Fridays and Saturdays." is not correct because it does not maintain the same meaning as the original statement. 

""The local farmer's market . . . open on Fridays and Saturdays."" is not correct because it is not grammatically correct. 

""The . . . where individuals sell their own goods and produce, is only open on Fridays and Saturdays."" is not correct because it is not grammatically correct and does not maintain the same meaning as the original text. 

I was warned by Mrs. Jacobs...not to be late to class. The main parts of the sentence are included in this answer choice. This choice tells readers who warned the students and about what. This summarizes the full meaning of the sentence. What Mrs. Jacobs teaches is extraneous information that is not needed for a full understanding.

The character in the story is taking long pauses to think of the right words to use to describe the man he is speaking about. It creates drama and suspense as the reader waits to see how the man will be described. Using the ellipses helps to create the mood and tone in the characters’ voice.

Yes, it still has the same meaning as with the full text. The ellipses are used properly and eliminate information that is not key to understanding the meaning of the text. The important information is that crop circles were believed to be created by aliens which are still understandable with answer choice A. The goal of ellipses is not to just shorten text but to ensure it is still keeping the same meaning.

Susan applied to colleges across the country...but decided to stay in-state and attend college locally. The point of this sentence is that Susan applied all over the country but decided to attend a local college instead. This option includes all the necessary information to understand the situation.

Stuntmen and women are an important part of action movies and television shows. They put their lives at risk...Their jobs…can lead to injuries or even fatalities. The main point of the sentences is that stuntmen and women are important parts of movies and shows and that their jobs put their lives at risk for injuries or death. The correct answer choice makes this apparent and contains all the necessary info.

The man is trying to arrange his thoughts and choose his words carefully.

He is trying to be precise with his words and make sure that the right words are chosen. He has his own theory about the “old fool” and wants to be sure that his meaning is clear.

I dropped my pencil case on the stairs...my friend Andrew...helped me clean up the mess so I wouldn’t be late. This answer contains the main points of the sentence, I dropped my pencil case so Andrew helped me clean it up so I wouldn’t be late. The class I was headed too and that he was walking past are not key details to understanding the sentence.