Ch 16

Ellipsis & Substitution

Avoiding repetition · do so · one/ones · so/not · ellipted clauses

Exercise 1
Choose the short answer
8 points
Tap the correct answer.
1
A: Is it going to rain? B: I think _____.
2
A: Will we lose? B: I hope _____.
3
I lost my pen. Can I borrow _____?
4
These shoes are too small. Have you got bigger _____?
5
I haven't finished, but Sam _____.
6
I wanted to stay, but I didn't have _____.
7
A: Is he ill? B: I'm afraid _____.
8
She didn't come, and neither _____ her brother.
Exercise 2
Complete without repeating
6 points
Write one word.
1
A: Is the shop open? B: I don't think .
2
A: Will it be cold? B: I expect .
3
I like the red car more than the blue .
4
You should apologise. I too.
5
A: Did you enjoy it? B: Yes, I .
6
A: Is it going to rain? B: I hope . I want to go out.
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