Question

Which option correctly uses an ellipsis to show that part of this quote has been left out? According to the Know YourState.com website, "The Greenwood Memorial Flower Garden houses one of the world's largest collections of flowering plants. This collection features more than 12,000 bushes and shrubs, as well as a gazebo designed by the famous architect Wilma Bismuth." A. According to the Know YourState.com website, "The Greenwood Memorial Flower Garden ... features more than 12,000 bushes and shrubs, as well as a gazebo designed by the famous architect Wilma Bismuth." B. According to the Know YourState.com website... "The Greenwood Memorial Flower Garden houses one of the world's largest flowering plants. This collection features more than​

Answer 1

Answer:

A). According to the Know YourState.com website, "The Greenwood Memorial Flower Garden ... features more than 12,000 bushes and shrubs, as well as a gazebo designed by the famous architect Wilma Bismuth."

Explanation:

Ellipsis is defined as the punctuation mark that consists of three periods(...), historically, or more formally with spaces in between, before, and after them. These marks are primarily employed to indicate that words have been omitted in a text or that they are missing or illegible. Among the given options, the first option employs ellipsis in such a way that it signals the missing of some descriptions which may not be that important for the readers as it is followed and preceded by relevant information. Thus, option A is the correct answer.