Ellipsis and substitution: Omitting or replacing words

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Exercise 3: Fill in the gaps using one suitable word or two contracted words (e.g. don’t, shouldn’t, or similar).

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Exercise 3: Fill in the gaps using one suitable word or two contracted words (e.g. don’t, shouldn’t, or similar).

Complete each sentence with the correct word or contraction that demonstrates ellipsis or substitution. Only one word (or standard contraction like 'don’t', 'won’t', etc.) is needed per gap.

1

Don't use those napkins, use the we bought in Prague.

2

I told you to wash the dishes yesterday, and you , so wash them now.

3

A: Are you going to the lake this weekend? B: I don't think .

4

A: Are you going to the lake this weekend? B: I don't think I .

5

A: My car is being repaired. B: is mine; we'll have to take the bus.

6

I told Peter to tell the truth, but he decided not .

7

She was supposed to visit them, but she .

8

I won't pass the selection process and will you.

9

I wanted to travel to Japan this summer, but I can't afford .

10

A: Will she be at the reception? B: I'm not.