Passage Excerpt (Sample):

Paragraph A:

“In 2020, the solar energy project saw a significant increase in profits, rising by 25% compared to the previous year. The success was attributed to new technology and government support.”

Gap Fill:

Complete the sentences with ONE WORD ONLY from the passage.

The solar energy project’s profits increased by ______ (1) in 2020 due to the use of new ______ (2) and support from the ______ (3).

Answers:

• 1: 25%
• 2: technology
• 3: government

 Step-by-Step Process:

• Step 1: Read the instructions. The instruction says “ONE WORD ONLY,” so I can only use one word for each gap.
• Step 2: Read the gap fill sentences. I underline “profits increased by,” “new,” and “support from” as key phrases. I predict that I’ll need a number for the first gap, a noun (likely a technological term) for the second, and an institution or group for the third.
• Step 3: Skim the passage. Skimming Paragraph A, I find the relevant information: profits increased by 25%, thanks to new technology and government
• Step 4: Fill in the gaps. I insert “25%” in the first blank (fits the number), “technology” in the second blank (new technological advancements), and “government” in the third blank (refers to support from the government).