Przypomnienie:

Elipsa w języku angielskim to zabieg, który polega na usuwaniu z wypowiedzi fragmentów, których odbiorca może sam się domyślić. Wyrazy, które możemy tak pominąć:

• czasownik posiłkowy/modalny;
• czasownik opisujący czynność, która już pojawiła się w zdaniu;
• zaimki opisujące podmiot albo dopełnienie, które już pojawiły się w zdaniu;
• wyraz that wprowadzający nowe zdanie.

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Pogrubione fragmenty to wyrazy opuszczone w dialogu za pomocą elipsy:

Cal: Hey! You look a bit tired. Is everything OK?

Mara: I'm not really OK.

Cal: What's up?

Mara: I've been studying really hard, plus I'm working part-time. I keep trying to get to bed at a decent time, but then I don't do it. There's always more things to do, and never enough time to do them.

Cal: I'm sorry you're going through that. But, exams will be over soon, and then you can kick back, isn't that right?

Mara: Maybe it is. Actually, my parents want me to work full-time over the holidays, and if I do that, there won't be time for doing much else. Plus, kids that are working for their parents isn't always the best idea.

Cal: That's true.

Mara: Anyhow, are things going well for you? Are you still planning to travel this summer?

Cal: There's no change in my plans! After finishing my exams, I'm off to France, and perhaps I'll go to Spain after that.

Mara: Are you going to keep in touch with me while you're away?

Cal: I am! There's no doubt that you'll see my posts on social media.

Mara: Thanks. OK, I have to run. I hope you'll give me a ring before you leave!

Cal: I will do it. And you do the same, OK?