Avoid repetition. A: ‘Is there a test next week?’ B: ‘I don’t think there is a test next week. I hope there isn’t a test next week.’

Avoid repetition. If he comes to the meeting I’ll tell him the news. If he doesn’t come to the meeting, I’ll email him.

Avoid repetition. We’re getting a bonus. The boss said we were getting a bonus at the meeting.

Avoid repetition. I didn’t go to the party but Sally went to the party.

Avoid repetition. I’ll know the answer tonight, so I’ll let you know tonight.

Avoid repetition. I may be free tomorrow. If I am free tomorrow, I’ll let you know.

Avoid repetition. I can’t speak Japanese and David can’t speak Japanese either.

Avoid repetition. I’ll try and call you this afternoon. If I can’t call this afternoon, I’ll call you this evening.

Avoid repetition. A: ‘It’s on the table.’ B: ‘Which table? The table in the kitchen or the table in the sitting room?’

Avoid repetition. They decided to drive to the picnic. Deciding to drive was a mistake as they got stuck in a traffic jam.

Avoid repetition. A: ‘I’m going to resign’ B: ‘I wouldn’t resign if I were you.’

Avoid repetition: A: ‘Is Michael coming for a drink on Friday?’ B: ‘I expect Michael is coming for a drink on Friday. He usually comes for a drink on Friday.’