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20 Substitution and ellipsis

Grammar exercises

M Read the underlined pans of these dialogues. Cross out the words which can be left out.
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k What was wrong with Sue?
B: She was frightened, or at least she appeared to be frightened
A: You should have asked me. I
2 could have given you a lift into town.
B: Thanks, butt didn't like to ask you. I know how busy you are.
3
k. Has Sarah eaten anything today?
B: No, I don't think she has eaten anything today.
4
A: My grandmother would have been shocked by all the changes in the village.
B: Yes, I'm sure she would have been shocked.
A: Don't forget we're going out tonight. Can you leave work early?
5
B: Okay, I'll try to leave work early.
6
k We could get to the island across the new bridge.
B: But it hasn't been opened yet.
A: I thought it had been opened.
7
A: I hope I get promoted this time.
B: You certainly deserve to get promoted. You work really hard.
8
k I didn't know you were getting married.
B: Sorry. I thought you did know I was getting married.

MI Replace the underlined word(s) with one or ones where possible. If it is possible to omit one or ones,
put the words in brackets.
k Do you want one of these sweets?
1
(ones)
B: Are there any green sweets left?
A: No, they've all gone.
2
A: It's about time we got some new curtains.
B: Okay, well, let's go out and buy some new curtains.
3
A: I know it's muddy outside, but shall we go out for a walk?
13: But I haven't got any boots.
A: You can wear my old bolgs.
4
k To get to your house, do I take the first or second turning?
B: You can take either win.
5
A: Why did you buy those green apples?
B: They were the cheapest apples I could find.

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