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Leaving out the main verb after an auxiliary (e.g., "I can't [go]").

Noun Phrases: After a determiner or adjective. "I have two pens. You can take the blue [pen]."

She loves reading historical novels, and her sister ________ too.

I don't like horror movies, and my brother doesn't like horror movies either.My brother doesn't ________.

Have you seen my car keys anywhere? Speaker B: No, I haven't . Did you check the kitchen counter? Speaker A: I did , but I didn't find them there . Speaker B: I can help you look for them if you want . Speaker A: Thank you. I really appreciate it. Tips for Creating a Printable Study PDF

Ellipsis is the deliberate omission of one or more words from a sentence because the meaning is already clear from the context. Instead of repeating information, you drop it entirely. 1. Situational Ellipsis

Exercise 2: Using SubstitutionReplace the underlined words with an appropriate substitute (one, ones, do, so, not). I need a new phone. My current phone is broken. "Will they arrive on time?" "I hope they arrive on time."

(Answer using so or not ) 6. Is the museum open today? (I think) → _________________ 7. Will it be expensive? (I hope) → _________________ 8. Are you the only candidate? (I suppose) → _________________

"I lost my pen. I need to buy a new one ." ( One replaces pen ).

Incorrect repetition: I bought a blue shirt and a green shirt. With substitution: I bought a blue shirt and a green .