This worksheet introduces students to ellipsis and substitution as key tools for improving cohesion and avoiding repetition in writing. Designed for Grade 7–8 learners (CEFR B1–B2), it features a structured progression of activities:

• Recognition tasks to identify ellipsis and substitution

• Controlled practice using common substitution words (one, ones, do, so)

• Sentence rewriting to apply ellipsis effectively

• Context-based editing and writing to develop natural, fluent expression

The worksheet follows a scaffolded and differentiated approach through four levels: Try This, Challenge Yourself, Push Your Limits, and Go Beyond. It supports both guided learning and independent application, making it suitable for classroom use or self-study. An answer key is included for easy checking.

Additional Info:

Grade Level: Grade 7–8

Difficulty Level: Easy to Difficult (Tiered)

Standards Alignment:

• CCSS:

  • L.7.1 / L.8.1 – Demonstrate command of grammar and usage

  • W.7.4 – Produce clear and coherent writing

• CEFR (B1–B2): Can avoid repetition by using substitution and ellipsis effectively

• ACARA (Australian Curriculum): AC9E7LA06 / AC9E8LA06 – Understand how cohesion is created using substitution and ellipsis

• Cambridge English: Use of cohesive devices (substitution and ellipsis)