Question

Select the answer choice that correctly uses an ellipsis to shorten the quotation:



"Abraham Lincoln, in a bizarre chapter of American history, was offered a gift of elephants by the king of Siam. The president politely declined the offer."

Group of answer choices

"Abraham Lincoln, in a bizarre chapter of American history, was offered a . . . president politely declined the offer."

"Abraham Lincoln, in a bizarre chapter . . . offered a gift of elephants by the king of Siam. The president politely declined the offer."

"Abraham Lincoln, in a bizarre chapter of American history, was offered . . . Siam. The president politely declined the offer."

"Abraham Lincoln . . . was offered a gift of elephants by the king of Siam. The president politely declined the offer."

Answer 1

Answer:

Lincoln Rejects the King of Siam's Offer of Elephants...hope it helps