How do you omit part of a quote?
How do you omit part of a quote?
If you want to omit some words, phrases, or sentences from the quote to save space, use an ellipsis (. . .) with a space before and after it to indicate that some material has been left out. If the part you removed includes a sentence break, add a period before the ellipsis to indicate this.
How do you start off a sentence without using I?
The Quick FixStart with a prepositional phrase. A propositional phrase lets us know where the subject of the sentence is in time or space, or what the relationship is between two entities. Swap the clauses. Cut out unnecessary actions. Avoid filter phrases (I thought, I saw, I heard).
How do you use explanation in a sentence?
Explanation sentence examplesHe gave no explanation and headed toward her bedroom. His only explanation was that he liked being alone. She waited for an explanation, but he rode on in silence. He would be expecting some explanation for her request, but what?