Sentence completion

✅ Step-by-Step Strategy for Sentence Completion 1. Read the Instructions Carefully Check the word limit (e.g., "NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER"). Going over the word limit = automatic wrong answer. --- 2. Read the Incomplete Sentences First This activates your brain to predict the type of information needed (e.g., a name, number, place, cause, etc.). Guess the missing word's part of speech (noun, verb, etc.). --- 3. Underline Keywords in the Sentence Focus on names, numbers, adjectives, time references, etc. These help you locate the information quickly in the passage. --- 4. Scan the Passage for Keywords / Synonyms You will rarely find the exact words from the sentence. Look for synonyms, paraphrases, or similar ideas in the passage. Skim the passage quickly and narrow down to a likely paragraph. --- 5. Read Around the Located Sentence Carefully Often, the exact phrase needed is in the same sentence or the one before/after in the passage. Match the idea in the text with the sentence structure of the question. --- 6. Choose Words from the Text Exactly Your answer must come exactly from the passage, with no changes to word form. Don’t add or change words unless told to (e.g., plural/singular matters). --- 7. Check Grammar and Meaning Plug your answer into the sentence. Does it fit grammatically and make sense? If not, reconsider the sentence or check nearby text. --- ⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid ❌ Writing more words than allowed ❌ Using your own words instead of the passage's words ❌ Ignoring grammar (e.g., using a plural when the sentence needs singular) ❌ Not reading the sentence as a whole (focusing only on the blank) --- 🧠 Example: Sentence: The research revealed that most students preferred to study in the _______. Passage says: "According to the survey, the majority of students found the library environment most suitable for studying." Answer: library (Why? “library” fits the sentence grammatically and comes straight from the passage.)