"Gapping" Example Sentences
1. He ate the sandwich, but she only ate the chips.
2. I like to swim in the pool, and my brother likes to swim in the ocean.
3. She speaks Spanish fluently, but her sister only speaks a few words.
4. He is a doctor, and she is a lawyer.
5. I have a cat, but my neighbor has a dog.
6. She finished her homework early, but her brother stayed up late to finish his.
7. He enjoys playing basketball, but she prefers playing soccer.
8. I ordered a pizza, and my friend ordered a salad.
9. She enjoys reading mystery novels, but her boyfriend prefers non-fiction.
10. He is the CEO of a large company, but she is a stay-at-home mom.
11. I prefer coffee in the morning, but my coworker chooses tea.
12. She listened to classical music, and her brother listened to rock music.
13. He wore a suit to the wedding, but she wore a dress.
14. I bought a new car, but my friend decided to keep their old one.
15. She likes to cook Italian food, but her husband likes Mexican food.
16. He played the guitar in the band, and she played the drums.
17. I prefer to exercise in the morning, but my sister likes to exercise in the evening.
18. She wrote a novel, but her friend only wrote a short story.
19. He drives a sports car, but she drives a minivan.
20. I prefer to watch comedies, but my friend likes to watch dramas.
21. She teaches math, and her colleague teaches science.
22. He goes hiking on weekends, but she prefers to go to the beach.
23. I like to wear sneakers, but my coworker prefers to wear boots.
24. She goes to bed early, but her roommate stays up late.
25. He reads fiction books, whereas she likes non-fiction books.
26. I like to eat spicy food, but my friend can't handle it.
27. She took a train to the city, while he decided to drive.
28. He drinks red wine, and she drinks white wine.
29. I like to watch football, and my brother likes to watch basketball.
30. She took an art class, but her friend took a photography class.
Common Phases
1. She likes hiking; he prefers swimming.
2. Mary ate pizza for lunch; John had a salad.
3. My sister is studying medicine; my brother is pursuing law.
4. I enjoy playing tennis; my friend prefers basketball.
5. Sarah is going to Paris for vacation; Kevin is going to Tokyo.