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Ceph Posted 15 years ago
Grammar

Any grammar term for this?

Is there a grammatical term for this type of sentence condensation:

What is the time and what is the date? --> What is the time and date?

I won't be free on Monday and I won't be free on Thursday --> I won't be free on Monday and Thursday

Thanks.
  

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Hi Ceph I would say that is ellipsis It means missing out the words that you know that the hearers (or readers) can work out for themselves Best regards, Dave

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  • Hi Ceph I would say that is ellipsis It means missing out the words that you know that the hearers (or readers) can work out for themselves Best regards, Dave
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Hi Ceph

I would say that is ellipsis

It means missing out the words that you know that the hearers (or readers) can work out for themselves

Best regards, Dave
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