ELLIPSIS ADDITIONAL EXERCISE

1. REPLACE THE BOLD PHRASES USING SO OR NOT.

a. A: Will classes start at the usual time next week?
B: I presume they will start at the usual time. Otherwise the director would have mentioned it.

b. A: Do you have any batteries?

B: I’m afraid that we haven’t got any batteries. We sold the last packet yesterday.

c. A: Are you going to go skiing next week?

B: I guess I’ll go skiing, though I’m not very excited about it.

d. A: Do you think they’ll accept the contract as it is?

B: I suspect that they won’t accept it. They’ll ask us to change some sections.

e. A: Do you think Chris and Angie will come tomorrow?

B: I don’t imagine that they will come. They’re very busy right now.

f. A: John won’t be interested in coming along, will he?

B: I suppose that he won’t be interested in coming along. He has other plans for the summer.

2. CROSS OUT THE UNNECESSARY WORDS IN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES.

Example: Everybody cried at the end of the film, but didn’t cry. It wasn’t moving at all.
a. I don’t do much exercise since I started working full time, but I used to do a lot of exercise.
b. I love having pets in the house, but my parents don’t love having pets.
c. A: Why don’t you get a better job?
B: I’m trying to get a better job, but they require lots of qualifications.

d. A: Why are you going to help Sue?

B: Because I promised to help her.

e. A: I have a terrible hangover. I think I drank too much alcohol last night.
B: You shouldn’t have drunk too much alcohol. It’s bad for your health.

f. As soon as I answered my mobile. The restaurant manager told me not to answer my mobile.
3. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE WORDS IN THE BOX.
weren’t – so – didn’t – not – to
a. A: Is Jane coming tonight?
B: I hope _______. She promised to lend me some money.
b. A: Are you going to sell your house?
B: We’ve decided not _______. We’ll live there for two years more.
c. I thought we would be late, but luckily we ________ and could see the whole match.
d. A: Can we leave earlier today?
B: I’m afraid _______. I need you here.
e. I was expecting to have a good time at the party, but I _______. What a boring party!