14 Aug 2024
Hello Learners!
The Duolingo English Test (DET) has launched a new question type, which is, “Fill in the Blanks”.
This blog is geared to help you apprehend this question type and perform well.
First timers, as well as those who aim at raising their score, will find this reference useful in one way or another since it will offer a variety of insights and useful strategies.
The ‘fill in the blanks’ question is a new feature of the Duolingo English Test. It is different from "Read and Complete" questions where the examinee is required to fill multiple blanks to complete a given paragraph, this question type needs only one blank, and that too in one sentence.
• Frequency: This question comes 6-9 times in the entire exam.
• Position: This is the second Type of Question that comes after the “Read and Select the Answer”.
• Timing: You will be allocated 20 seconds to attempt the question.
• Subscores: This type of question affects the Literacy and Comprehension subscores.
• Skill Tested: Reading
• Directions: A sentence followed by a blank will be provided and you are to fill in the appropriate word to make the sentence correct.
Example:
1.I was just able to c _ _ _ _ a glimpse of the president as his motorcade passed by.
Correct answer: "catch"
2. She decided to b _ _a new book from the store.
Correct answer: "buy"
3. The children love to p _ _ _ in the park every evening.
Correct answer: "play"
4. He needs to f _ _ _ _ _ his homework before dinner.
Correct answer: "finish"
5. They plan to v _ _ _ _ their grandparents next weekend.
Correct answer: "visit"
6. The scientist's discovery was a significant b _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ in the field of genetics.
Correct answer: "breakthrough"
7. Despite their d _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _, the team continued to work towards their goal.
Correct answer: "disappointments"
8. The novel was praised for its intricate p _ _ _ and well-developed characters.
Correct answer: "plot"
9. The company faced severe c _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ due to its unethical practices.
Correct answer: "criticism"
10. The artist's work is characterized by its u _ _ _ _ _ blend of colors and textures.
Correct answer: "unique"
11. The government's policy aimed to alleviate the s _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ faced by the unemployed.
Correct answer: "struggles"
12. His speech was filled with r _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ references to classical literature.
Correct answer: "recondite"
13. The scientist presented a compelling h _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ for the phenomenon observed.
Correct answer: "hypothesis"
14. The ancient ruins were a t _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to the engineering prowess of the civilization.
Correct answer: "testimony"
15. The author's writing is known for its e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ use of metaphor and simile.
Correct answer: "eloquent"
o Incorporate English reading such as newspapers, novels, or academic research on a regular basis.
o Use the language learning tools and flashcards to acquire new vocabulary and integrate it with what you already have.
o Look at the sentence where the word is used in context. Even if there are no cues to the meaning of the word in the surrounding text, an overall picture the sentence paints can help you pick out the right word.
o Fill in the gaps in sentences and guess which word should fit according to the context.
o Knowing grammar well will help when one has to use a particular word in a particular form to make a sentence grammatical correctly (noun, verb, adjective etc.).
o Refresher study of grammar rules and practical work on them in exercises will be a great help.
o As each question takes twenty seconds each to address, practice drafting the rest of the sentences within a short time with precision.
o Undertake practice sessions within the examination period in order to get accustomed to the speed of the exam.
o Find and work with Duolingo online course materials, practice tests or question types to get accustomed to the ‘Fill in the blanks’ type of questions.
o Challenge yourself with fun and effective drills and exercises that let you correct errors instantly.
Filling in the blanks questions is therefore expected for those who wish to score well on the Duolingo English Test. It is possible to do well in this section by increasing vocabulary, working on clues, grammar, time awareness and practice.
And do not forget that only practice can help you overcome the apprehension and increase the effectiveness.
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The Duolingo Fill in the Blanks section is a new question type in the Duolingo English Test (DET) that requires you to complete a single sentence by filling in one blank with the correct word.
The Fill in the Blanks section appears 6-9 times throughout the exam.
This question type is the second section in the exam, following the "Read and Select" section.
You have 20 seconds to answer each question in the Fill in the Blanks section.
The subscores evaluated in this section are Literacy and Comprehension.
The primary skill tested in this section is Reading.
The Fill in the Blanks section focuses on completing a single sentence with one blank, while the "Read and Complete" section requires you to fill in multiple blanks to complete an entire paragraph.
You can expect a variety of sentences that test different aspects of vocabulary and context understanding. These sentences will require you to use context clues to determine the correct word to fill in the blank.
To prepare for this section:
Yes, effective strategies include:
No, you cannot go back to previous questions in the Fill in the Blanks section. Each question must be answered within the 20-second time limit before moving on to the next one.
If you are unsure, use context clues from the sentence to make an educated guess. It's important to make a decision quickly to keep pace with the test.
Your responses will be evaluated based on the accuracy of the word you choose to fill in the blank. Correct choices will contribute to higher Literacy and Comprehension subscores.
