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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), B2 First (FCE)

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

    One sentence is extra and doesn't fit

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Not checking how sentences link together

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

  • Forgetting there is one extra sentence

  • 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 sentence often seems relevant but doesn't connect properly

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from Gapped Text?
This uses missing sentences, while Gapped Text uses missing paragraphs. The skills are similar but simpler here.
Is there always an extra sentence?
Yes, one sentence doesn't fit anywhere and is a distractor.
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. One sentence is extra and doesn't fit

Avoid These Mistakes

  • Not checking how sentences link together
  • Ignoring reference words like "this" or "they"
  • Forgetting there is one extra sentence
  • 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 sentence often seems relevant but doesn't connect properly

Frequently Asked Questions

How is this different from Gapped Text?

This uses missing sentences, while Gapped Text uses missing paragraphs. The skills are similar but simpler here.

Is there always an extra sentence?

Yes, one sentence doesn't fit anywhere and is a distractor.

What should I look for?

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

Available in: B1 Preliminary (PET), B2 First (FCE)

Time allowed: 10-12 minutes