Ellipsis after linkers (but, and, or): He got up and had a shower., She came to the meeting, but didn't say anything., We should phone him or send him an email., We usually have dinner at 10.00 and then watch TV., Ellipsis after auxiliaries or with infinitives: Laura has never been to the States, but her sister has., Gary thinks he's right, but he isn't., They said I would love the film, but I don't think I would., I didn't like the film, but Mike did., I thought I would be able to come tonight, but in fact I can't., I know you've never learnt to drive, but I really think you should have., I never ridden a motorbike, but I'd love to., The students cheated in the exam, even though I told them not to.,

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