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C1

Ellipsis and substitution: so, not, do so, one, to

I think so, I hope not, I'd love to, the red one: avoiding repetition the English way.

DeviceExampleReplaces
so after think, hope, suppose, expect, believeIs he coming? – I think so.that he is coming
notWill it rain? – I hope not.that it won't rain
do so (formal)He promised to call, but he didn't do so.call
one / onesI don't like the blue shirt; I prefer the red one.shirt
to aloneWould you like to come? – I'd love to.to come
auxiliary aloneShe can swim, but I can't. He works hard and so does she.swim / works hard

Test yourself

  1. Answer negatively with hope: «Is it going to rain?»
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    I hope not.
  2. Complete: I don't have a pen. Can you lend me ___?
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    one
  3. Complete: – Do you want to join us? – Yes, I'd love ___.
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    to
  4. Complete: I didn't enjoy the film, but my wife ___.
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    did