Quiz: I can't swim

This exercise provides practice with auxiliaries in elliptical constructions. Complete each sentence using so or neither followed by an appropriate auxiliary. Use the same tense and aspect as in the first clause. Examples are provided.

He can swim well, and... (she). so can she

She can't swim very well, and ... (he). neither can he

1. She's working late this week, and... (the manager).

2. I haven't got a computer, and... (my parents).

3. He hasn't got any children, and... (John).

4. They passed the exam, and... (we).

5. The living room's not been painted, and... (the dining room).

6. I don't have time for this, and... (my colleagues).

7. He has new job, and... (she).

8. She works the day shift, and... (her husband).

9. She'd come with us if she could, and... (they).

10. She rarely drives to work, and... (her roommates).

11. He's seen that film already, and... (I).

12. He'd never say a thing like that, and... (she).

13. I'll have a pint of Guinness, please, and... (my friend).

14. She's not a very good driver, and... (her husband).

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