Reading· Task 1 of 5 types· usually 5–6 items
Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks
Choose the word that fits each gap. Read the whole sentence — the words on both sides of a gap decide which option belongs. There’s no penalty for a wrong choice, so never leave a gap empty.
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Tips for Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks
- Read the whole sentence before you choose — the words after the gap often decide it.
- Check the grammar first: an option that does not fit the sentence's grammar is out, however close its meaning.
- Never leave a gap empty. There is no negative marking, so a guess costs nothing.
- Learn words in pairs — make a decision, heavy rain, play a role. Many gaps are decided by which words go together.