Speaking: Grammar in Speaking C1 - Lesson 4: Using Ellipsis & Substitution for Naturalness

C1 Grammar: Natural Fluency
C1
Natural Fluency
ភាពរលូនតាមបែបធម្មជាតិ
🎯 Objective / គោលបំណង:

Stop sounding like a textbook. Use Ellipsis (omission) and Substitution to sound like a native.

💬 Scenario: The Coffee Break

Dara (Textbook Style) "Do you want to get some coffee? I am going to the shop."
Sarah (Native Style) "Do you Want some? I'm heading to the shop there now."
(Ellipsis: Dropped "Do you". Substitution: "there" for "to the shop".)
Dara "Yes, I would love to go to the shop."
Sarah (Native Style) "I thought so. Let's go."
(Substitution: "so" replaces "that you would love to go".)

The "Naturalizer" Tool

"Have you finished your work yet?"
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Core Rules

1. Ellipsis (Cutting) ការលុបពាក្យ
Omitting words that are obvious from context.
  • "(Do you) Fancy a drink?"
  • "(I'll) See you later."
  • "Ready?" (Are you ready?)
2. Substitution (Swapping) ការជំនួសពាក្យ
Using short words to replace long phrases.
  • So: "I hope so." (that it is true)
  • One: "I'll take the blue one." (shirt)
  • Do: "He likes pizza, and so do I."

Choose the Natural Response

Q: "Are you coming to the party tonight?"

A. "Yes, I am coming to the party."
B. "I hope so, but I might be late."
C. "Yes, I am."

Q: "Have you seen my keys?"

A. "No, I have not seen your keys."
B. "No, haven't seen 'em."

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