Example of the use of ellipsis

The ellipsis are a punctuation mark that are represented by three (necessarily three) consecutive points that are arranged horizontally, they look like this (…). They are called suspensive because their main function is to interrupt speech and put it on hold.

The ellipsis are placed in different parts when writing a text or a speech, it can be at the beginning of the sentence, in the middle of it or at the end.

Most important uses of the ellipsis:

1. Mark a temporary pause that expresses doubt, fear or suspense. Eg "I have something to tell you... I don't even know where to start."
   
2. To indicate the voluntary interruption of a speech, because the end of it is understood by the interlocutor. Eg "I had a lot of problems at the airport, my flight was delayed, my suitcase didn't arrive... well, you know how everything went".
   
3. Similar to the previous case, they are used to say the beginning of a saying that is known to all. Eg "Shrimp that falls asleep... so get ready."
   
4. It is used to avoid repeating the name of a book or work, which has already been mentioned previously ”. Eg The book: "Iván Hernández: History of a dramatic life", by Román Jacobo is full of metaphors. The work "Iván Hernández ...".
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5. To outline the presence of high-sounding or distasteful words. Eg "What son of... was very bad with you."
   
6. To create suspense in a statement. Eg "It was a very difficult experience, there were screams and blows... I prefer not to talk about that."
   
7. To perform an enumeration and indicate that it continues. Eg "I need you to buy everything you need for the party: snacks, food, soft drinks ...".
   
8. Within a text, ellipses are placed between parentheses (…) or square brackets […] to indicate that some word or words have been eliminated from it. Eg "Disney movies are very good (...) their messages are always good for children."

10 examples of the use of ellipsis:

1. "The exam is on Monday or Wednesday... I really don't know when it will be."

2. "I was late to school, my parents scolded me, I lost my backpack... well, you know everything went wrong for me."

3. The book "Gentlemen prefer brutes" talks about everyday situations. "The gentlemen ..." is a comedy.

4. The situation is very complicated (…) many important factors must be considered.

5. "For our study session we need books, notebooks, pens ...".

6. "That guy is a... he always misbehaves with everyone."

7. “It was the hardest day of my life. I cried, I screamed, I got stressed… and we better change the subject ”.

8. "What happens is that (...) comedy movies always make people happy."

9. "You know better bird in hand... better take that opportunity now."

10. "His health situation is not good... we better wait and see what happens."