reading

Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks

What is this task?
Choose the correct word from a dropdown to fill each blank in a passage.
Skill being practised
Reading + vocabulary.
What you see or hear
Passage with blanks + dropdowns.
What you do
Pick the best option for each blank.
Step-by-step approach
  1. Read the passage.
  2. For each blank check part of speech.
  3. Test top two candidates by re-reading.
Timing
About 1.5 minutes per passage.
Approach
Read the whole sentence, then check collocations and grammatical fit.
Common mistakes
  • • Choosing by feel without re-reading.
  • • Ignoring collocations.
Useful tips
  • • Words that seem 'close' often differ in collocation — trust re-reading.
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