fill in the blank
The phrase "fill in the blank" is commonly used in educational contexts to test comprehension and vocabulary, and can also be used idiomatically to resolve ambiguities.
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Definition
B1Education
(academic)A type of question or exercise where a word or phrase is omitted from a sentence, requiring the participant to provide the missing word or phrase.
Example
- In the test, students had to fill in the blank with the correct verb form.
B1Language Learning
(academic)A method used to assess knowledge by having learners supply the missing information in sentences or texts.
Example
- The language teacher used fill in the blank exercises to test students' vocabulary.
B2General
(idiomatic)To complete an interruption, ambiguity, or vagueness in understanding or context.
Example
- When he paused, she filled in the blank by explaining the rest of the plan.
Similar
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