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C2 Ellipsis and Substitution Mastery Test

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C2 Ellipsis and Substitution Mastery Test

12 questions · 24 minutes · instant feedback

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British English usage: Advanced control of ellipsis and substitution avoids unnecessary repetition while preserving clarity and register in speech and writing.

Cambridge Grammar reference: Cambridge distinguishes ellipsis, where recoverable material is omitted, from substitution, where forms such as do, so, not, one and ones replace repeated material.

Level note: These structures are not claimed to be exclusive to C2. At C2, the focus is flexible, precise and context-appropriate control of complex language.

Source note: HiLernity is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the British Council, Cambridge University Press & Assessment, or the Council of Europe.

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1. A: Will she attend? B: I hope ___.
2. A: Is he coming? B: I hope ___.
3. She said she would resign, and eventually she ___.
4. I need a pen. Have you got ___?
5. These shoes are worn out; I need new ___.
6. Choose the natural elliptical reply: ‘Want some coffee?’
7. I can remember his face but ___ his name.
8. She could have complained, but she chose not ___.
9. He promised to help and he eventually ___.
10. Choose the more economical sentence.
11. The red jacket is cheaper than the blue ___.
12. They may approve the plan, but I don’t think ___.