Use the sentence to answer the prompt.

He read that “it took more than two years . . . for the case to tried in court and a verdict to be reached.”

In 1-2 sentences, explain if the ellipsis is used in the paragraph to indicate a pause or an omission. Use details to support your answer.

(2 points)

The ellipsis is used in the paragraph to indicate an omission. This is because the omitted words in the quote are not necessary for the sentence's meaning and do not affect the understanding of the reader.