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Ellipsis after to and in linked clauses

Grammar · Ellipsis & substitution · C1 · 20 min. Leave out repeated verbs after to and auxiliaries, and use gapping in sentences like Leo ordered fish and Mia pasta.

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Leave out repeated verbs after to and auxiliaries, and use gapping in sentences like Leo ordered fish and Mia pasta.

Level
C1
Category
Grammar
Topic
Ellipsis & substitution
Time
About 20 minutes
Exercises
Matching, Gap-fill, Word order
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On the sheet

  • Matching: Match the questions to the replies.
  • Gap-fill: Complete each sentence with one word: an auxiliary, a modal or to.
  • Word order: Put the words in the correct order.

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