PUNCTUATION – ellipses for hesitation

Punctuation
  • This resource pack of 3 pages has activities to identify where ellipses for hesitation can be placed and writing prompts to encourage their use
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22nd March 2026

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  • Punctuation marks help the reader understand what the writer is trying to say

  • Ellipses are made by three full stops in a row    …

  • They can indicate a hesitation in speaking because of fear or embarrassment

  • They can also indicate taking time to think things through

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