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English Grammar›Ch 12: Error Spotting & Improvement›Mastering Fill in the Blanks & Cloze Test
Smart strategies to solve blanks using Context, Grammar, and Vocabulary clues.
Always read the entire sentence or passage to grasp the Context and Tone before picking an option. Focus on Collocations and Tense consistency to eliminate incorrect choices effectively.
Smart Recall Hooks
| Word | Preposition | Example Context |
|---|---|---|
| Abide | by | Abide by the rules. |
| Accused | of | Accused of theft. |
| Refrain | from | Refrain from smoking. |
| Consistent | with | Consistent with facts. |
In
(Inside boundary)
In the room.
On
(Touching surface)
On the table.
At
(Specific point)
At the door.
Under
(Below object)
Under the bridge.
Angry on a personAngry with a person
Use 'With' for persons and 'At' for things/behavior.
Discuss about a topicDiscuss a topic
The verb 'Discuss' does not take the preposition 'about'.
Despite of hard workDespite hard work
'Despite' never takes 'of'; 'In spite' always takes 'of'.
Q1.The manager was able to cope ______ the heavy workload without any stress.
Q2.______ he was tired, he finished the project on time.