In a Report, an Ellipsis

question 42

Multiple Choice

In a report, an ellipsis (. . .) in a sentence indicates that ________.

• A) word(s) have been removed
• B) the participant ended the sentence without completing the thought
• C) the author's words have been inserted in the place of the participant's words
• D) there was a lengthy pause in the participant's response

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Definitions:

Genetic Component

The contribution of genes to the development or manifestation of a trait or condition.

Adopted Children

Children who have been legally taken by individuals or couples to be cared for as their own.

Identical Twins

Twins who develop from a single fertilized egg that splits and forms two embryos, sharing 100% of their DNA.

Nonidentical Twins

Twins born from two separate eggs fertilized at the same time, leading to siblings that share genetic similarities but are not genetically identical.