✏️ 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! ✏️