Ellipsis & Substitution Quiz

Test your understanding of ellipsis and substitution with three separate 5-question quizzes. Choose the correct answer for each question.

Quiz 1: Core Concepts

Question 1 of 5

Question 1

"Are you coming to the party?" "I hope _____."

Question 2

"My car is faster than yours." The word "yours" is an example of:

Question 3

Complete: "She likes coffee, but he prefers ____."

Question 4

"Did she finish her project?" "She did." The second sentence demonstrates:

Question 5

Complete: "She has read more books than ____."

Quiz 2: Ellipsis in Short Answers

Question 1 of 5

Question 1

Complete: "Can Ben drive?" "Yes, he ____."

Question 2

Complete: "Will they arrive on time?" "I hope ____."

Question 3

Complete: "Sara didn't finish the report, but Leo ____."

Question 4

Choose the best completion: "I ordered the pasta, and my friend did ____."

Question 5

In "Have you seen the email?" "Yes, I have," the answer avoids repeating:

Quiz 3: Substitution in Noun Phrases and Clauses

Question 1 of 5

Question 1

"These apples are sweeter than those." The word "those" replaces:

Question 2

Complete: "I don't need the big suitcase; I'll take the small ____."

Question 3

Complete: "If you don't want the last cookie, I'll take ____."

Question 4

Complete: "Jack plays the guitar better than I ____."

Question 5

Choose the best completion: "I need a blue pen. Do you have ____."


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