Complete the gaps

In this type of exam, you have to change the form of a word (in brackets) to complete the sentence. For example:

My dad _____ (work) in a shop.
My sister _____ (not like) swimming.
This song is much _____ (good) than that one.

Read the whole sentence. It is important to understand the whole sentence before you begin.

The word is often a verb. Answer these questions for a verb:

• Does it refer to the present, past or future?
• Do you need a simple or continuous form?
• Do you need an auxiliary verb?
• Do you need to add an ‘s’ to the verb?
• Is it an irregular verb?
• Do you need a passive form? (be + past participle)

Sometimes the word is an adjective. Answer these questions for an adjective:

• Do you need the comparative form?
• Is it a regular or irregular form?
• Do you need the superlative form?
• Is it a regular or irregular form?
• Remember! There is no plural adjective form. e.g. Your shoes are nice. (NOT Your shoes are nices)

Sometimes the word is an adverb. Answer these questions for an adverb.

• What’s the adjective form?
• Do you add ‘ly’ to the adjective? e.g. slow + ly = slowly
• Is it irregular? e.g. fast, hard

Finally, remember these tips to get top marks in this type of test.

• If you don’t know an answer, guess. You may be right!
• Always check your spelling carefully.
• Check your answers carefully when you finish.