Ellipsis And Substitution Quiz 1 (60 MCQs)

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1. If you are not willing to take the risk, I'm sure Sam .....
2. I've brought cookies. Do you want ..... ?
3. You can use ..... this computer ..... the other one. Someone must fix them first.
4. Which of the following is an example of a negative clause?
5. Which word completes the sentence?Neither of ..... likes rap music.
6. Do the towns and cities have enough cycle lanes?
7. Asked if she sang, she said she .....
8. He took the golden plates and washed ..... very carefully.
9. You don't work as hard as (a)
10. Although I could have gone to university, I .....
11. As a child, Aunt Livia often played with her dollhouse.
12. Which of the following is an example of negative substitution?
13. What is the significance of using 'so' in conversation?
14. She didn't remember to take the rubbish out, and .....
15. What is the public transport like in your area?
16. He doesn't go out as often as he .....
17. Where ..... you last night around supper time?
18. In the example 'Will they finish the project on time? Yes, I believe so', what does 'so' replace?
19. The company may close, but I hope .....
20. What type of clauses can 'not' be used with in substitution?
21. Finish with that book I lent you? (which part of the speach is taken out)
22. Are the towns and cities likely to introduce bike sharing schemes?
23. Do the authorities need to provide more pavements in rural areas?
24. "I'd like a cappuccino, please." "And I'll have ..... "
25. 'He doesn't care about us.' 'I ..... because he never calls.'
26. After finishing her homework, Emily went to the park, and her brother [ ..... ] to the library.
27. What is the purpose of using 'do' in ellipsis?
28. He really loves you, but he won't ..... because he is too proud.
29. A:'Please, be careful.' B:'Don't worry, I .....
30. Which of the following is a correct example of reduced infinitives?
31. "Do you go jogging every day?" "I used ..... ''
32. Simon broke his brother's computer but he didn't (a)
33. Didn't see the footbal match last night, did you?
34. "Will Tom be coming? '' "I assume ..... unless he's got something else to do."
35. What do you like to do ..... night.
36. What is the first rule of substitution with 'so'?
37. We cut some staff and other departments .....
38. After dinner, I'll wash the dishes, and you [ ..... ] the table.
39. We tried to book a vacation online, but we couldn't find we wanted.
40. Which phrase is used for negative clauses with 'think'?
41. We use electric cars, but we still have some ..... {choose the best answer}
42. Jack might pass the exam, but I don't think .....
43. What does the second rule of ellipsis allow you to omit?
44. The red car is fast, but the blue one is [ ..... ].
45. Harry did his homework, even though he .....
46. "Will Giovanni be coming? '' "I assume ..... unless he's got something else to do."
47. Although I could have gone to university, I (a)
48. Pierangelo might pass the exam, but I don't think .....
49. "Do you think they will come tomorrow?" "I don't imagine ..... "
50. Because this dollhouse is almost 300 years old, it is historically important.
51. You didn't call your mum, and you .....
52. I don't know if I'll pass all my exams but I .....
53. I'm studying for the exams, but not as much as I .....
54. A:'Did they finally find the keys?' B:'I ..... , because they didn't call asking for help.'
55. In the context of ellipsis, what does the term 'auxiliary' refer to?
56. "Do you have time to answer a few questions?" "I'm afraid ..... "
57. A:'Are you going to Warsaw for your holiday?' B:'We ..... , but we're still not sure.'
58. I will have read the novel by Monday, or at least I hope .....
59. She should get a job but she (a)
60. 'He doesn't like us.' 'I ..... because he never smiles to us.'