Ellipsis And Substitution Quiz 3 (25 MCQs)

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1. You didn't call your mum, and you .....
2. I don't know if I'll pass all my exams but I .....
3. I'm studying for the exams, but not as much as I .....
4. A:'Did they finally find the keys?' B:'I ..... , because they didn't call asking for help.'
5. In the context of ellipsis, what does the term 'auxiliary' refer to?
6. "Do you have time to answer a few questions?" "I'm afraid ..... "
7. A:'Are you going to Warsaw for your holiday?' B:'We ..... , but we're still not sure.'
8. I will have read the novel by Monday, or at least I hope .....
9. She should get a job but she (a)
10. 'He doesn't like us.' 'I ..... because he never smiles to us.'
11. I've never been to New Zealand but one day I .....
12. Has your country introduced strict regulations for private hire transport, such as taxis?
13. Which of the following is an example of affirmative substitution?
14. I love my car. ..... has many nice features.
15. I want a pizza with pepperoni, and my sister wants one [ ..... ] mushrooms.
16. He really loves you but he won't ..... because he is too arrogant.
17. In this game, you ..... win ..... lose. It depends on you.
18. "Can you lend me a coat?" "I'm sorry, I don't have ..... "
19. I've never been to Australia, but I'd .....
20. A:'Did she get hurt?' B:' ..... I'll call her later to ask.'
21. Jennifer and her brother picked up ..... father's birthday present.
22. We didn't make a profit but our rivals .....
23. She wanted a small portion of pasta, but her friend ordered [ ..... ].
24. Do drivers generally obey the rules of the road?
25. Which word completes the sentence? ..... boy brought a coat.