Sentence Completion
Single-blank completions with nuanced vocabulary
Explanation
Logic & Tone
At Middle Level, sentences are more complex. Pay attention to:
- Tone: Is the sentence formal, negative, admiring, critical? The blank must match.
- Logical flow: Does the blank follow logically from the rest of the sentence?
Example: Despite her initial ______, she quickly adapted to the fast pace of the new school.
"Despite" = contrast; she adapted (positive) → blank must be negative → apprehension, reluctance, trepidation
Direction Words
| Continuation words | Contrast words |
|---|---|
| and, also, furthermore, as a result, consequently, therefore, because | but, although, despite, however, while, even though, yet, rather than, instead of |
Strategy
- Identify all direction words first.
- Summarise what the sentence is saying without the blank.
- Decide on a positive, negative, or neutral word for the blank.
- Find the answer that fits in meaning and tone.
Practice Questions
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