A Guide to Elliptical Constructions - DAILY WRITING TIPS
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An elliptical construction is one in which a word or phrase implied by context is omitted from a sentence, usually because it is a repetition of a preceding
The original post: /r/todayilearned by /u/SuperSpecialAwesome- on 2024-12-02 23:13:10.

Original Title: TIL about elliptical constructions—linguistic shortcuts where parts of a sentence are omitted without losing meaning. For example, “Best part?” instead of “What’s the best part?” or “You ready?” instead of “Are you ready?” These concise phrases enhance clarity and efficiency.