1. Ellipsis (...)
* Use an ellipsis to indicate that you've omitted words from the original sentence.
* Place the ellipsis where the omitted words were.
* Example: "The quick brown fox... jumped over the lazy dog."
2. Brackets [ ]
* Use brackets to add words or clarify something within the quote.
* Example: "The quick brown fox [who was quite agile] jumped over the lazy dog."
3. Combining Ellipsis and Brackets
* You can combine ellipsis and brackets to remove words and add clarification.
* Example: "The quick brown fox... [after a long run] jumped over the lazy dog."
Important Considerations:
* Accuracy: Be sure to quote accurately and avoid changing the meaning of the original sentence.
* Context: Provide enough context so that the reader understands the quoted portion.
* Attribution: Always attribute the quote to its source.
Examples of Different Uses:
* Quoting a specific phrase: "The quick brown fox jumped over the lazy dog." This quote includes the entire sentence.
* Quoting a portion of a sentence with ellipsis: "The quick brown fox... jumped over the lazy dog." This quote omits the words "who was quite agile" from the original sentence.
* Quoting a portion of a sentence with brackets: "The quick brown fox [who was quite agile] jumped over the lazy dog." This quote adds clarification about the fox's agility.
Remember, the best way to quote part of a sentence depends on the specific context and what you want to highlight.