Question

which choice best uses the ellipsis to show a natural pause in speech? choose 1 answer: a \i thought i saw... him yesterday, maybe?\ said professor turnip, scratching her head. b \i thought i saw him... yesterday, maybe?\ said professor turnip, scratching her head.

Explanation:

To determine the best use of ellipsis for a natural pause, we analyze the flow of speech. In option B, the ellipsis is placed between "him" and "yesterday", creating a pause in the middle of a thought about when the seeing occurred, which feels like a natural speech pause. In option A, the ellipsis between "saw" and "him" disrupts the direct object relationship, making the pause less natural.

Answer:

B. "I thought I saw him... yesterday, maybe?" said Professor Turnip, scratching her head.