‘Ellipsis’ is leaving out a part of a sentence. We still understand the sentence because the part left out is already known from the context.
In the English Grammar Profile, B2 point 143 in MODALITY is defined as: ‘used to’ without a following verb where the previous main verb is understood. For example: They don’t make them like they used to. *In the EGP examples, the sense of this structure refers to things in the past that are no longer true. It can refer to repeated […]
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Point 145 in the category of MODALITY and ELLIPSIS is defined as: ‘ought to’ without a following verb where the previous main verb is understood. There is an important note in the comments section of the EGP: This is a very low-frequency form in both the learner and native speaker data. There’s only one example
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Which superlative adjective should we learn at higher levels?
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These sentences showcase the usage of “if + ed endings” in various contexts, including situations where something is required, desired, approved, selected, convicted, or elected. The sentences demonstrate how these constructions can be used to express conditions, preferences, requirements, or possibilities.
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