Question

read this text. while in captivity, noc—a beluga whale and a member of the navy marine mammal program—began to mimic the sounds of human speech. is this an appropriate use of an ellipsis? \while in captivity, noc... began to mimic the sounds of human speech.\ yes no, because the text with an ellipsis no longer has the same meaning

Explanation:

An ellipsis is used to omit non - essential information. In the original text, "a beluga whale and a member of the Navy Marine Mammal Program" provides important context about Noc. Removing it with an ellipsis changes the meaning as it no longer clearly identifies Noc.

Answer:

no, because the text with an ellipsis no longer has the same meaning