Ellipsis & substitution
Grammar · C2 · 6 printable sheets, each with an answer key.
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- Sheet 1 · 30 minGrammar explained: ellipsis & substitutionOne / ones, do so, so / not, reduced to-infinitives, auxiliaries and that of: avoiding repetition like a proficient writer.Free
- Sheet 2 · 30 minEllipsis & substitution: do so, so, not and such in formal argumentUse substitute forms such as do so, so, not, such and the latter to avoid repetition in formal and academic writing.Premium
- Sheet 3 · 25 minEllipsis & substitution: situational ellipsis in conversationUnderstand and use the ellipsis of subjects, auxiliaries and articles typical of natural spoken English and informal messages.Premium
- Sheet 4 · 30 minEllipsis & substitution: gapping and comparative ellipsisMaster gapping (Sara ordered fish and Tom the pasta) and ellipsis in comparisons (more than expected, as fast as ever) for concise writing.Premium
- Sheet 5 · 30 minEllipsis & substitution: cohesion in a book reviewAnalyze how ellipsis and substitution create cohesion in a book review, then write your own review.Premium
- Sheet 6 · 30 minEllipsis & substitution review: editing challengeReview all types of ellipsis and substitution by editing repetitive texts and correcting errors.Premium
