✏️ Fill in the Blanks - Formula Sheet

🎯 Question Types

Single Blank

Focus on context, grammar, and vocabulary Choose word that fits sentence meaning and structure

Double Blank

Look for contrast, similarity, or cause-effect Words should be logically connected

Multiple Blanks

Consider overall coherence Check grammatical consistency

📊 Context Clues

Positive/Negative Context

Positive indicators: success, achieve, wonderful, excellent Negative indicators: failure, problem, terrible, poor Choose words matching the tone

Cause and Effect

Because, since, as → Reason follows Therefore, consequently, thus → Effect follows Although, despite → Contrast follows

Comparison/Contrast

Similar: like, similarly, also, as Different: unlike, however, but, whereas

🔢 Grammar Rules

Subject-Verb Agreement

Singular subject → Singular verb Plural subject → Plural verb Collective nouns usually singular

Tense Consistency

Maintain consistent tense throughout sentence Past with past, present with present

Preposition Patterns

Noun + Preposition: interested in, capable of Verb + Preposition: depend on, believe in Adjective + Preposition: good at, famous for

⚡ Vocabulary Patterns

Common Collocations

Make: progress, decision, mistake, sense Take: action, place, care, time Give: importance, advice, permission, consideration Pay: attention, visit, respect, compliment

Word Partnerships

Strong coffee, heavy rain, deep sleep Fast food, quick decision, rapid progress Breaking news, shocking news, good news

Context-Appropriate Words

Formal context: therefore, however, consequently Informal context: so, but, then Academic context: furthermore, moreover, nevertheless

📝 Solving Strategy

Step-by-Step Approach

1. Read sentence with blank(s)
2. Identify grammatical requirements
3. Analyze context and tone
4. Consider logical connections
5. Evaluate vocabulary options
6. Check overall coherence
7. Eliminate incorrect options

Elimination Technique

1. Remove grammatically incorrect options
2. Eliminate words not fitting context
3. Discard inappropriate vocabulary
4. Choose best remaining option

🔍 Focus Areas

Vocabulary Building

Synonyms and antonyms Word families Contextual meanings Idiomatic expressions

Grammar Mastery

Parts of speech identification Sentence structure analysis Tense and agreement rules Preposition usage

Logical Reasoning

Cause-effect relationships Comparative analysis Contrast identification Sequential ordering

⚡ Quick Tips

1. Read full sentence first for context
2. Identify grammatical needs before choosing
3. Consider logical connections between ideas
4. Check word appropriateness for context
5. Verify overall meaning after selection

Master Fill in the Blanks - Context and grammar guide your choice! ✏️