Test Each Option
- Insert Each Option: Mentally insert each option into the blank to see which one fits best.
- Read Aloud: Sometimes reading the sentence aloud with each option can help identify which word sounds correct.
Use Grammar Rules
- Subject-Verb Agreement: Ensure that the word you choose agrees grammatically with the subject of the sentence.
- Tense Consistency: Ensure that the verb tense is consistent with the rest of the passage.
- Number Agreement: Make sure singular/plural forms match the nouns and verbs they relate to.
Use Grammar Rules
- Subject-Verb Agreement: Ensure that the word you choose agrees grammatically with the subject of the sentence.
- Tense Consistency: Ensure that the verb tense is consistent with the rest of the passage.
- Number Agreement: Make sure singular/plural forms match the nouns and verbs they relate to.
Eliminate Based on Meaning
- Contextual Meaning: Options that do not fit the overall meaning or tone of the passage should be eliminated.
- Specific vs. General: Depending on the context, choose between more specific or more general terms (e.g., "dog" vs. "animal").
Test Each Option
- Insert Each Option: Mentally insert each option into the blank to see which one fits best.