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Gap questions 5H

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Content
Today, we’ll take a deeper dive into strategies for answering gap-fill questions on the English exam.
By the end, you’ll have a set of practical tools to help you tackle these questions confidently.

We’ll cover:
Understanding the structure of gap-fill questions
Steps to follow for each question
Specific tips to improve accuracy
Common mistakes and how to avoid them
Practice questions with detailed feedback

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Step 1: Understand the Context by Reading First
Why: Reading the entire passage helps you get the big picture. Without context, you can easily choose the wrong word, even if it seems to fit.

How: Read through the passage quickly before focusing on the gaps. Try to understand:
What is the overall topic?
What tone is being used (formal, informal, neutral)?
Are there any obvious connections between ideas (cause-effect, contrast, etc.)?

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 Step 2 - Identify the Type of Word Needed
Identify the word type: Ask yourself what kind of word is missing:
Noun: A person, place, or thing?
Verb: An action word?
Adjective: A word describing something?
Preposition: A word showing a relationship (in, on, at, by)?
Conjunction: A word connecting two ideas (and, but, because)?
Check grammar: Ensure the sentence remains grammatically correct with your choice

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Step 3 - Consider Meaning and Logic
Check the logic: Once you know the type of word, check if it makes sense.
Example: "She studied hard, ___ she passed the exam."
Options: but, so, because, although
Answer: so (the sentence is showing cause and effect).
Trick: Use the process of elimination. Eliminate any options that don't make logical sense.

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Step 4 - Pay Attention to Clues in the Sentence
Look for linking words: Words like and, but, however, so often help link two ideas together.
They can provide clues about whether the gap needs a cause, contrast, or addition.
Example: "The weather was cold, ___ we wore warm jackets."
Options: because, so, although, if
Clue: The second part is the result of the first part, so the answer is so.
Check for repetition or patterns: If a similar phrase or structure is used earlier, the gap may need something to match.

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Step 5 - Eliminate Wrong Options
Eliminate clearly wrong options: Narrow down your choices by crossing out answers that don’t fit grammatically or logically.
Example:
"He was late, ___ he missed the bus."
A. because
B. so
C. although
D. if
Eliminate: although and if don’t make sense, leaving because and so.
Correct answer: so (cause and effect).

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Step 6 - Plug in Your Choice and Re-Read
Re-read the sentence: After choosing an answer, put it back into the sentence and re-read the whole sentence to ensure it makes sense.
Does it fit both grammatically and logically?
Ask yourself:
Does this word complete the sentence smoothly?
Does it change the meaning or clarify it?

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Common Mistakes to Avoid
Don’t rush: Rushing leads to choosing words that don’t fit. Take your time to evaluate the options carefully.
Don’t rely on word similarity: Just because a word sounds good doesn’t mean it’s the right fit.
Skipping the re-read: Skipping the final step of re-reading with your chosen word can lead to missed mistakes.

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Tip 1 - Linking Words and Connectors
Common connectors: Knowing common linking words can give you a huge advantage.
Cause and Effect: so, because, therefore
Contrast: but, although, however
Addition: and, furthermore, also
Example: "He didn’t study, ___ he failed the test."
Answer: so
Example: "It was raining, ___ they still went out."
Answer: but or although

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Tip 2 - Using Contextual Clues
Tip: Look at the sentence before and after the gap. These often contain clues that will help you fill in the missing word.
Example:
"He didn’t bring an umbrella, ___ it was raining heavily."
Answer: even though (contrast between not bringing an umbrella and the rain).

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Practice Question
"She was feeling tired, ___ she decided to go to bed early."
A
so
B
but
C
if
D
because

Slide 12 - Quizvraag

Despite the warnings, ___ of the residents evacuated before the hurricane arrived.
A
few
B
most
C
all
D
none

Slide 13 - Quizvraag

What is still unclear or difficult?

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Now
Go to Eindexamensite site and look for:
"Gap questions practice test". You have the remaining time to finish this test individually in silence. Make space inbetween your seats, to make it like a real exam simulator. 

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