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Fill in the Blanks - Tips and Tricks and Shortcuts Points to remember:
In case of multiple blanks in a sentence, ensure that the words chosen for both the blanks are related and give meaning to the sentence.
Recognize the logical structure of a sentence Knowledge and understanding of common idioms and phrases
Apply the hit & trial method when confused: Try to fit each option one by one in the sentence and read the complete sentence to check if it gives the perfect meaning.
Remember to practice as much as possible, e.g., vocabulary (synonyms, antonyms, idioms and phrases, etc.), parts of speech, tenses, etc.<br>
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Important Rules for filling the blanks Step-1 [Rules: 1-10]<br>
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Shihab ……. a meritorious student.
Shihab is a meritorious student. 1. Example: Singular Subject ……. Singular Subject Singular Verb<br>
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Vehicles ……….. traffic jam. Vehicles create traffic jam. Plural Subject Plural Verb Example: Plural Subject …….<br>
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RULE 1: Singular Subject + Singular Verb, Plural Subject + Plural verb<br>
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2. Example: Preposition ………
Television is an important source of ……... Television is an important source of entertainment or entertaining. Noun Verb + ing<br>
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Children are fond of ……… mobile phone. Verb + ing Children are fond of using mobile phone. Preposition<br>
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RULE 2
Preposition (in, at, on, of, for, from, by, with, without, before, after, into, across, about)
+ noun or Verb +ing .<br>
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3. Example: To …….
Arif went to Poland to ….. a good job.
Arif went to Poland to get a good job.
Mridul tried to …… the Army.
Mridul tried to join the Army.
We are looking forward to ............. from you.
We are looking forward to hearing from you.<br>
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RULE 3
To, In order to, Enough to + Verb1
but
(Addicted to, Adverse to, Be used to, With a view to, Look forward to, Get used to, Be accustomed to) + Verb + ing.<br>
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4. Example: article …….
Bangladesh is a …… populated country.
Bangladesh is a densely populated country.
Alam is a very ……… boy.
Alam is a very good boy. Adjective Adverb<br>
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RULE 4:
Verb + article + adverb + adjective + noun.<br>
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5. Example: The ……….
The …… of learning English is indescribable.
The necessity of learning English is indescribable.
The ……. of mobile is available.
The using of mobile is available. Verb + ing Noun<br>
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RULE 5
A , An , The + noun.
The + noun or verb + ing + of.<br>
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6. Example: model verb …….
He can …….. the Sum.
He can do the Sum.
It may ………….. today.
It may rain today. Model verb Verb1<br>
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RULE 6:
(Can, could, may , might, shall, should, will, would, must, need, dare, used to, have to, ought to ) + V1<br>
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7. Example: While ……….
While …… in the garden, I saw a snake.
While walking in the garden, I saw a snake.
While …… I dreamt a good dream.
While sleeping I dreamt a good dream. Verb + ing Verb + ing<br>
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RULE 7 :
While + Verb + ing<br>
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8. Example: got/had/having/getting ……….
She got ........ yesterday.
She got married yesterday.
I had my car ……..
I had my car cleaned.
Having …….. the money, the thief ran away.
Having taken the money, the thief ran away.
Our Culture is getting ……….
Our Culture is getting westernized. Verb3 Verb3 Verb3 Verb3<br>
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RULE 8:
(have, has, had, get, got, getting, having ) + V3 or Adjective.<br>
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9. Example: model verb+ be ……..
The work ought to be ……..
The work ought to be done.
He will be …… by me.
He will be helped by me. Verb3 Verb3<br>
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RULE 9: model verb + be ……..
Passive Voice -(Can be, could be, may be, might be, Shall be, should be, will be, would be, must be, used to be, have to be, ought to be ) + V3<br>
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10. Example: Singular Sub/ Plural Sub ……
I ……. Tania.
I am Tania.
He ……… driving a car.
He is driving a car.
We …….. going home.
We are going home.
They ………. won the game.
They have won the game.
He …….. eaten rice.
He has eaten rice.<br>
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RULE 10: Person …….
I = am
(He, She, It) = is
(We, They, you ) = are
3rd person Singular Sub. = has
3rd person Plural Sub. = have<br>
