Part 2: Reading

Reading & Writing: Fill in the Blanks

Pearson calls this task “Fill in the Blanks (Dropdown)”.

Can you pick the one word that fits each gap in meaning, in grammar and in the company it keeps?

Counts towards
  • Reading

The task

At a glance

  • In one test5–6 questions
  • You getA text of up to 200 words with gaps; each gap has a drop-down list
  • Your answerShared section timer
Timing, from start to finish
  1. 1. Read and choose a word for each gapShared section timer

Scoring

How you earn points

How it is scored

Partial credit: 1 point for each gap you fill correctly.

+1+102 points
Each gap is scored on its own, so give every gap the same check: read both sides of it, then test meaning, grammar and word partners.

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  • 4-step method
  • 3 visual examples
  • 4 common mistakes to avoid
  • 4-question self-check
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