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Simple Gapped Text

Fill in missing sentences in a text from given options. Tests understanding of text structure.

10-12 minutes
B1 Preliminary (PET)

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What is this question type?

Simple Gapped Text tests your understanding of how sentences connect in a text through reference, vocabulary, and logical flow.

Winning Strategy

  1. 1

    Read the whole text first for general understanding

  2. 2

    Look at sentences before and after each gap

  3. 3

    Check for pronouns and reference words

  4. 4

    Look for logical connections between sentences

  5. 5

    There are more sentences than gaps, so some options are not used

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Not checking how sentences link together

  • Ignoring reference words like "this" or "they"

  • Forgetting that some sentences are extra

  • Not reading the completed text to check it flows

  • Matching based on topic alone without checking logic

Tips for Success

  • Underline pronouns and look for what they refer to

  • Note time expressions and sequence markers

  • Check that ideas flow logically

  • After finishing, read the whole text through

  • The extra sentences often seem relevant but do not connect properly

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from Gapped Text?
This is the B1 Preliminary version, with a shorter and simpler text. The Gapped Text guide covers B2 First (missing sentences) and C1 and C2 (missing paragraphs).
Are there extra sentences?
Yes. B1 Preliminary Part 4 has five gaps and eight sentences, so three sentences are not used.
What should I look for?
Reference words, time markers, and logical connections between sentences.

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Simple Gapped Text - Complete Study Guide for Cambridge English Qualifications

Simple Gapped Text tests your understanding of how sentences connect in a text through reference, vocabulary, and logical flow.

Step-by-Step Strategy

  1. Read the whole text first for general understanding
  2. Look at sentences before and after each gap
  3. Check for pronouns and reference words
  4. Look for logical connections between sentences
  5. There are more sentences than gaps, so some options are not used

Avoid These Mistakes

  • Not checking how sentences link together
  • Ignoring reference words like "this" or "they"
  • Forgetting that some sentences are extra
  • Not reading the completed text to check it flows
  • Matching based on topic alone without checking logic

Expert Tips

  • Underline pronouns and look for what they refer to
  • Note time expressions and sequence markers
  • Check that ideas flow logically
  • After finishing, read the whole text through
  • The extra sentences often seem relevant but do not connect properly

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from Gapped Text?

This is the B1 Preliminary version, with a shorter and simpler text. The Gapped Text guide covers B2 First (missing sentences) and C1 and C2 (missing paragraphs).

Are there extra sentences?

Yes. B1 Preliminary Part 4 has five gaps and eight sentences, so three sentences are not used.

What should I look for?

Reference words, time markers, and logical connections between sentences.

Available in: B1 Preliminary (PET)

Time allowed: 10-12 minutes