If, when, that, although - Don't

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We can also use a modal for the first time and still not repeat the main verb

I didn't order any toner for the photocopier, so Vassily must have (ordered the toner)

It's possible to leave out an auxiliary or modal in comparisons

Supplier A can deliver sooner than supplier B (can (deliver)

After most verbs which are followed by to (such as agree, decide, forget, remember, try) we can also leave out to

I asked Maria to work overtime on Friday and she agreed to (work overtime)
I asked Maria to work overtime on Friday and she agreed (to work overtime)
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We can leave out an infinitive phrase (with to), but keep the word to

We didn't get the contract even though we excepted to (get to)

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