Grammar explained: ellipsis & substitution – leaving words out
Grammar · Ellipsis & substitution · C1 · 30 min. Ellipsis after auxiliaries and to, in linked clauses and in informal speech.
About this worksheet
Ellipsis after auxiliaries and to, in linked clauses and in informal speech.
- Level
- C1
- Category
- Grammar
- Topic
- Ellipsis & substitution
- Time
- About 30 minutes
- Exercises
- Grammar explanation box, Multiple choice, Gap-fill, Word order, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
- Answer key
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On the sheet
- Grammar explanation box: Ellipsis: leaving words out
- Multiple choice: Choose the correct option.
- Gap-fill: Complete the replies with ONE word: an auxiliary, a modal, be or to.
- Word order: Put the words in the correct order to make sentences with ellipsis.
- Speaking / writing task: Answer with short, natural replies using ellipsis. Add a sentence of e
- Writing lines: Write your answer here.
