Ellipsis And | Substitution Grammar Exercises Pdf

We use do to replace an action verb.

Replace the repeated noun phrase with "one" or ones" to avoid repetition.

  • Substitution: replacing a word/phrase/clause with a pro-form.

    • Complete the sentences using a form of the verb "do" to substitute the main verb. ellipsis and substitution grammar exercises pdf

    We omit repeated elements after comparatives.

    Example:

    "He earns more money than his brother earns." → "He earns more money than his brother."

    Challenge Exercise:

    Rewrite the sentences, omitting unnecessary repeated words.

    Substitution involves replacing a word or phrase with a "filler" word (a pro-form) to avoid repetition. Unlike ellipsis, where the word disappears completely, substitution uses a placeholder. We use do to replace an action verb

  • Verbal Substitution (Replacing Verbs): Using do, does, did.
  • Clausal Substitution: Using so or not.