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Fill the Gap

Overview

Students read sentences with missing words and use context to complete them correctly.

Learning Objective
Students complete sentences using correct grammatical forms.

Resources needed

  • Board or paper

Lesson stages

0 / 8 done
  1. 1 Write several sentences on the board with one missing word in each sentence.
  2. 2 Ask students to read the sentences quietly and think about what kind of word is missing.
  3. 3 Explain that they should use clues from the sentence to help them choose the correct word.
  4. 4 Give students time to complete the sentences individually.
  5. 5 Invite students to share their answers and explain why they chose each word.
  6. 6 Discuss correct answers together and highlight any important grammar points.
  7. 7 Ask students to create their own gap sentences for a partner to complete.
  8. 8 Finish by reviewing common errors and how to avoid them.

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Variations

  • Provide multiple-choice options.
  • Use pair checking before class feedback.
  • Turn into a timed challenge.
More information

Teach: missing, choose, correct, form, sentence.

Provide word banks for support.

Do students use context and grammar knowledge correctly?

Write sentences on ground or say them aloud.

Students may guess without using context.

Gap-fill tasks help students notice grammar patterns.

Activity details
Secondary Medium 15 minutes low prep Individual Indoor
Topics
Grammar