The word “ellipsis” comes from Ancient Greek ἔλλειψις, élleipsis. In English nowadays, an ellipsis might appear in the beginning, middle, or end of a sentence.

The punctuation mark of the ellipsis is perhaps the most unusual mark in the English language, for punctuation marks are designed to convey meaning by indicating relationships between ideas, but ...

An ellipsis or '...' is used to create suspense, show words are missing or show a trailing off thought. Take a look at this Primary Bitesize KS2 English guide.

Space Cadet Carl gets to grips with the ellipsis. Suitable for teaching English Language at Key Stage 3 or Third Level.

Did you know that using two spaces after a full stop in typing can reveal your age? It’s a holdover from the mechanical issues presented by typewriters – even style guide APA, a “staunch ...