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About Open Cloze
Open cloze — or gap fill — gives you a text with gaps and no options: you must think of the single word that fits each gap. It is the grammar backbone of every exam level, testing articles, prepositions, auxiliaries, pronouns, linkers and verb forms.
What it tests
A short text has eight gaps. For each gap exactly one word completes the sentence grammatically and logically. The missing words are always 'small' grammar words — never content words you could not guess.
How it appears on the exam paper
The task is quick per gap — roughly 20 seconds each — so train yourself to spot the grammatical slot (missing preposition? auxiliary? article?) before choosing the word.
Exam-style tips
- Look at the words on both sides of the gap to identify the structure being tested.
- The missing word is almost always grammatical: a, the, of, to, it, that, do, been…
- Check tense and voice — gaps often hide auxiliaries (has, is, been, had).
- Write ONE word only: contractions are never the answer.
A ready-to-print Open cloze (gap fill) — free worksheet with the answer key and explanations at the back. Download the PDF worksheet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between open cloze and multiple-choice cloze?
Open cloze offers no options — you supply the missing word yourself; it mainly tests grammar rather than vocabulary.
Are contractions allowed as answers?
No. The correct answer is always one uncontracted word.
What should I study for open cloze?
Articles, prepositions, quantifiers, auxiliaries, relative pronouns and sentence linkers.
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