Question

Which one of the following is an example of ellipsis?

1) The wicked warlock cast a spell on the child.
2) We kept digging until we finally found GOLD.
3) The two skinny boys ran like Olympic runners.
4) How can you make steak with that pan?

Answer 1

The example of ellipsis in the given options is: 2) We kept digging until we finally found GOLD.

Step-by-step explanation:

The example of ellipsis in the given options is: 2) We kept digging until we finally found GOLD.

An ellipsis is the omission of words or phrases from a sentence. In this example, the word 'gold' is being used to replace a longer phrase or sentence that is being omitted. The ellipsis points (three dots) indicate the missing words:

We kept digging until we finally found...

This use of ellipsis helps to create a sense of suspense or emphasis by leaving out unnecessary information and focusing on the important part of the sentence.