Ellipsis & Substitution exercises — Set 3: So & Not — Clausal Substitution & Mixed Practice (Worksheet)

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'Is it going to rain this afternoon?' 'I hope .'

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'Will the shop be open on Sunday?' 'I think .'

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'Do you think we'll get a pay rise this year?' 'I'm afraid .'

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'Has the meeting been cancelled?' 'I don't think .'

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The road may be closed due to flooding. If , we'll take the motorway instead.

6

'Will the package arrive by Friday?' 'I expect .'

7

'Are they planning to close the library?' 'I suppose . They've been cutting the budget for years.'

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'Is the new manager any good?' 'Everyone seems to think . They all speak highly of her.'

9

'Has James passed his driving test?' 'I believe . He posted a photo with his licence.'

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'Is the restaurant fully booked tonight?' 'I'm afraid . You should have reserved a table earlier.'

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'Do you think the train will be delayed?' 'I certainly hope .'

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We may have enough time to visit the museum. If , let's go straight to the hotel.

13

I lost my sunglasses, so I need to buy new .

14

'Is anyone coming to help us?' 'I guess . We're on our own.'

15

She promised she would write every week, but she hasn't done .

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'Will the company survive this crisis?' 'Things look very bad. Perhaps .'

17

He was asked to apologise, but he refused to .

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'Apparently the CEO is going to resign.' 'Who said ?'

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'Do you think the weather will improve tomorrow?' 'I imagine . The forecast shows sunshine.'

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'Excuse me, is this seat taken?' 'I don't believe . Please, sit down.'

Ellipsis & Substitution exercises online (Worksheet)

Master clausal substitution with 'so' and 'not' after reporting verbs (I think so, I hope not), practise 'if so / if not' patterns, and put all three types of ellipsis and substitution together in mixed exercises.