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Grammar
C1

Ellipsis and Substitution

Ellipsis and substitution are used to omit and replace words in order to avoid repetition and create concise sentences.

In this lesson, you’ll learn how to use these structures and practise using them.

How to use ellipsis and substitution?

Ellipsis

Meaning to omit.
Words are omitted when the context of the sentence is obvious.
E.g. They are going to the spa today, but I can’t go (to the spa today).

Substitution

Meaning to replace words or phrases with a substitute to avoid repetition.
E.g. I think my computer is broken. I need a new one.
Use one/ones for noun substitutions.
Use do for verb substitutions.

Examples

1. He can’t sing, but she can.

2. I liked the blue dress, so I bought it.

3. They were going to go to Turkey, but they decided not to.

Practise

Rewrite the sentences using ellipsis or substitution.

Common mistakes learners make

Repeating full verb/clause instead of using substitution
Not using one/ones in noun substitution

Common mistakes learners make

Repeating full verb/clause instead of using substitution
Not using one/ones in noun substitution

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