He's been banned for fighting. That's not ______ of behavior we want to see.
Instruction: Respond to the statements using 'so' or 'not'.
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a) John bought a new phone. My sister bought ______________ too. b) This cake is delicious. ______________ one I had yesterday was delicious too. c) I'm reading a book on history. My friend is reading ______________.
: Provides clear definitions and examples of how to use do and so as substitutes. He's been banned for fighting
(Answers: 1a, 2b)
a) A) I'm going to the store. My brother is going to the store too. B) I'm going to the store. My brother is going too. Ellipsis and substitution are not about laziness or
Fill in the blanks with appropriate substitutes or elliptical structures. [Download the Free PDF Exercises Here] Sample Exercise From PDF
He looked at the map, [ ] then [ ] at the compass, and [ ] realized he was lost. Ready to leave? Because I am [ ]. She bought a new dress because she wanted to [ ]. Seen my keys anywhere? / No, I haven't [ ]. First, we need to gather data, and next, [ ] analyze it. Part 2: Substitution ones (replaces boots) do so (replaces contact the manager) not (replaces the train will not be delayed) doesn't (replaces love reality TV shows) same (replaces the steak) Part 3: Advanced Error Correction ...but we . (Or ...but we won. )