Question

read the paragraph below and answer the question that follows.

according to historian taeka uji, \the most fascinating time in japanese history was the era of the samurai. these warriors had a huge impact then, and still have an influence on culture today.\

which paragraph correctly uses an ellipsis to indicate an omission of quoted material?

according to historian taeka uji, \the most fascinating time in japanese history was the era of the samurai. these warriors . . . , still have an influence on culture today.\

according to historian taeka uji, \the most fascinating time in japanese history was the era of the samurai. these warriors had a huge impact then . . .\

according to historian taeka uji. . . . , \the most fascinating time in japanese history was the era of the samurai. these warriors had a huge impact then, and still have an influence on culture today.\

according to historian taeka uji, \the most fascinating time in japanese history was the era of the samurai. these warriors . . . still have an influence on culture today.\

Explanation:

An ellipsis correctly omits quoted material without disrupting grammar. The correct option removes the clause "had a huge impact then," uses an ellipsis in its place, and maintains proper sentence flow without extra punctuation after the ellipsis. Other options have errors: extra commas after ellipses, incorrect placement of the ellipsis outside omitted content, or misplacing the ellipsis on the speaker's name.

Answer:

D. According to historian Taeka Uji, "The most fascinating time in Japanese history was the era of the samurai. These warriors . . . still have an influence on culture today."