<P> Stripping (= bare argument ellipsis) is an ellipsis mechanism that elides everything from a clause except one constituent . It occurs exclusively in the non-initial conjuncts of coordinate structures . One prominent analysis of stripping sees it as a particular manifestation of the gapping mechanism, the difference between stripping and gapping lies merely with the number of remnants left behind by ellipsis: gapping leaves two (and sometimes more) constituents behind, whereas stripping leaves just one . Stripping occurs in many languages and is a frequent occurrence in colloquial conversation . As with many other ellipsis mechanisms, stripping challenges theories of syntax in part because the elided material often fails to qualify as a constituent in a straightforward manner . </P> <P> The following examples illustrate standard cases of stripping . The elided material is indicated using smaller font size and subscripts . </P> <Dl> <Dd> <Dl> <Dd> Susan works at night, and Bill too . </Dd> <Dd> Why did Sam call, and Bill too? </Dd> <Dd> Should I do it, or you? </Dd> <Dd> Chris said yesterday that he knew it, and today too . </Dd> <Dd> She asked the kids to stay, and the adults too . </Dd> </Dl> </Dd> </Dl> <Dd> <Dl> <Dd> Susan works at night, and Bill too . </Dd> <Dd> Why did Sam call, and Bill too? </Dd> <Dd> Should I do it, or you? </Dd> <Dd> Chris said yesterday that he knew it, and today too . </Dd> <Dd> She asked the kids to stay, and the adults too . </Dd> </Dl> </Dd>

All of the following are types of stripping except