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Can You Fill in the Blanks to Complete These Sentences?

Test Your Skills: Fill in the Blanks to Complete the Sentences

Editorial: Review CompletedCreated By: John ParkerUpdated Aug 25, 2025
Difficulty: Moderate
2-5mins
Learning OutcomesCheat Sheet
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This Fill in the Blanks to Complete the Sentences Quiz helps you practice choosing the right words to finish each sentence in English. Use it to build accuracy before an exam and get quick feedback after each answer. For extra drills, try more practice.

She ___ to the store yesterday.
goes
gone
going
went
The past simple form of 'go' is 'went' to show a completed action in the past. 'Gone' is a past participle and would need an auxiliary verb ('has gone'). 'Goes' is present tense, and 'going' is a gerund or present participle. .
They have been friends ___ childhood.
from
for
since
at
Use 'since' to refer to the starting point of a period (childhood). 'For' indicates a duration, and 'at' or 'from' are not correct for this context. .
I ___ my homework before dinner.
finished
have finished
will finish
had finished
The simple past 'finished' correctly places the action before dinner. 'Had finished' implies a past perfect that isn't needed here, 'have finished' is present perfect, and 'will finish' is future. .
He is taller ___ his brother.
those
than
then
that
'Than' is used for comparisons of superiority. 'Then' indicates time, 'that' is a pronoun or conjunction, and 'those' is a demonstrative adjective. .
There ___ many people at the concert.
is
was
be
were
Use 'were' with plural 'many people' in the past tense. 'Was' is singular, 'is' is present tense, and 'be' is an infinitive. .
We ___ going to the beach tomorrow.
be
is
am
are
In the present continuous for a planned future event, use 'are' with 'we'. 'Is' is for third person singular, 'am' for first person singular, and 'be' is incorrect. .
She ___ like coffee.
didn't
don't
doesn't
isn't
With third person singular in present simple negative, use 'doesn't like'. 'Don't' is for plural subjects or 'I', 'didn't' is past, and 'isn't' is a different verb. .
___ you ever been to Paris?
Do
Are
Did
Have
Use the present perfect 'Have you ever been...' to ask about life experience. 'Do/Did you ever been' is incorrect, and 'Are you ever been' is ungrammatical. .
He ___ not understand the question.
did
has
does
do
In present simple negative statements for third person singular, you need 'does not'. 'Do not', 'did not', and 'has not' do not fit this structure. .
I'm looking forward ___ you this weekend.
for seeing
at seeing
to seeing
seeing
After 'look forward to', you must use a gerund ('seeing'). 'For seeing' and 'at seeing' are incorrect prepositions, and just 'seeing' without 'to' is incomplete. .
They ___ live in New York.
use to
were used to
used
used to
'Used to' expresses a past habit. 'Use to' is incorrect in affirmative past, 'used' alone changes meaning, and 'were used to' means accustomed to. .
If I ___ you, I would apologize.
am
be
was
were
In hypothetical conditional sentences (second conditional), use 'were' for all persons. 'Was' is less formal and generally avoided here. .
Neither the students nor the teacher ___ prepared.
had been
have been
was
were
With 'neither... nor', the verb agrees with the noun closest to it. 'Teacher' is singular, so 'was' is correct. .
He insisted ___ the truth.
that he knew
knowing
to know
on knowing
The verb 'insist' is followed by the preposition 'on' plus a gerund ('knowing'). 'To know' and other forms are incorrect here. .
By this time next year, I ___ my degree.
will complete
will be completing
have completed
will have completed
Future perfect 'will have completed' indicates an action finished before a future time. The other forms do not convey completion by that future point. .
She suggested that he ___ earlier.
came
come
has come
will come
In a subjunctive suggestion, use the base form 'come'. 'Came' is past indicative, and the others do not follow the subjunctive. .
I wish I ___ more time.
would have
have
will have
had
For present regrets, use past simple 'had'. 'Have' is present, and 'would have' or 'will have' do not express a present wish. .
Hardly ___ he entered when the phone rang.
did
has
was
had
'Hardly...when' requires inversion of 'had' (past perfect) before the subject. 'Had he entered' becomes 'Hardly had he entered'. .
No sooner had they arrived ___ the ceremony began.
than
before
when
then
The correlative conjunction with 'no sooner' is 'than'. It signals that one event immediately followed another. .
This is the first time I ___ sushi.
had tried
have tried
tried
will try
Use present perfect for an experience up to now. 'Have tried' fits, while 'tried' is simple past without the link to present. .
She is one of the people I ___ trust.
might
should
could
can
'Can trust' indicates present ability or certainty. 'Could' is conditional past, 'should' is advice, and 'might' is possibility. .
I regret ___ to your party.
not gone
not going
not to go
to not go
After 'regret', use the gerund for past actions: 'not going'. 'Not to go' would express regret about a future decision. .
She acted as though she ___ the answer.
had known
know
knew
has known
With 'as though' describing a hypothetical or unreal situation, the past simple 'knew' is used. 'Had known' is past perfect and not appropriate here. .
He demanded that the report ___ immediately.
was
are
is
be
In a formal demand, the subjunctive mood uses the base verb 'be'. 'Is' or 'was' do not follow the subjunctive pattern. .
I would rather you ___ here tomorrow.
was
were
would be
are
After 'would rather', use the past subjunctive 'were' to express preference about the future. 'Was' is non-standard here. .
It's high time we ___ some decisions.
made
had made
will make
make
'It's high time' is followed by a past simple form to indicate urgency in the present. 'Made' is correct. .
If only I ___ about that.
would know
know
knew
had known
For past regrets, 'if only' is followed by past perfect 'had known'. 'Knew' would refer to a present regret. .
The teacher recommended that she ___ the book.
would read
reads
read
had read
This is a mandative subjunctive after 'recommended', so use the base verb 'read'. 'Reads' is indicative. .
She speaks as if she ___ four languages.
spoke
has spoken
speaks
had spoken
With 'as if' to express an unreal situation, use the past simple 'spoke'. 'Speaks' is real present, and other tenses change the meaning. .
I prefer tea ___ coffee.
over
from
to
than
After 'prefer', the correct preposition to compare is 'to'. 'Than' is used after comparatives, 'from' and 'over' are incorrect here. .
He is the only one ___ the job.
qualified to
qualifying for
qualifying to
qualified for
The correct prepositional phrase is 'qualified for' when indicating suitability. 'Qualified to' often introduces an infinitive verb, not a noun. .
Few people ___ to stay late at work.
volunteer
have volunteered
volunteered
volunteers
With 'few people', a plural subject, the verb remains in base form 'volunteer'. 'Volunteers' is singular, and past forms change meaning. .
Only after she left ___ the mistake.
they realized
had they realized
did they realize
they had realized
Inversion follows 'only after', so auxiliary 'did' comes before the subject. 'Did they realize' is correct inversion. .
Little ___ that he was about to become famous.
did he know
knew he
he knew
had he known
Inversion with negative adverbials ('little') requires 'did he know'. This indicates he was unaware. .
Barely ___ the door when the alarm sounded.
had he closed
he closed
did he close
closed he
After 'barely', inversion of past perfect 'had he closed' is required to express that one action immediately followed another. .
Seldom ___ such a beautiful sight.
I have seen
seen I have
have seen I
have I seen
'Seldom' triggers inversion in present perfect: 'have I seen'. This emphasizes rarity. .
No sooner ___ they finished than they started another.
did
were
have
had
After 'no sooner', the past perfect auxiliary 'had' is inverted before the subject. 'Had they finished' becomes 'No sooner had they finished'. .
Scarcely ___ they left when the rain began.
were
did
had
have
With 'scarcely', inversion of past perfect 'had' is required: 'Scarcely had they left'. This shows immediacy. .
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Study Outcomes

  1. Understand Verb Tenses -

    Identify and correctly apply present, past, and future tenses when you fill in the blanks to complete the sentences.

  2. Apply Prepositions -

    Choose appropriate prepositions to accurately fill in the sentences and convey clear relationships between ideas.

  3. Expand Vocabulary -

    Use context clues in this fill in the blanks quiz to select the right words and broaden your English lexicon.

  4. Strengthen Sentence Structure -

    Recognize and correct sentence flow issues while completing the sentence completion quiz to ensure coherence and clarity.

  5. Improve Grammar Accuracy -

    Detect and fix common grammar mistakes as you fill in the sentences, boosting your writing precision.

  6. Boost Confidence in Online Exercises -

    Practice complete the sentences online with our interactive quiz to gain confidence and readiness for real-world communication.

Cheat Sheet

  1. Use Context Clues Effectively -

    When you fill in the blanks to complete the sentences, scan the surrounding words for hints about tone, logical flow, or contrast. For example, "The lecture was so ___ that half the audience fell asleep" cues you to pick "tedious" or "boring." Practice with authentic texts from university sites like Purdue OWL to sharpen this skill.

  2. Maintain Tense Consistency -

    Understanding how to fill in the blanks quiz with correct tenses ensures your sentences read smoothly. Remember the formula: Subject + has/have + past participle for present perfect, e.g., "She has written three essays." A quick mnemonic is "SHP" (Subject - Have/Has - Participle) to lock in consistency.

  3. Master Preposition Usage -

    Many students stumble when they fill in the sentences that require prepositions, so focus on common pairings like "rely on," "interested in," or "different from." A handy trick is the "At - In - On" song (e.g., "at 5 pm," "in 2023," "on Monday") to internalize basic rules. Consult resources such as the University of Oxford's preposition guide for authoritative examples.

  4. Expand Your Vocabulary Strategically -

    Expanding your vocabulary is crucial for any fill in the blanks quiz: group new words into themes or word families using a word map. For instance, link "celebrate," "celebration," and "celebratory" to solidify usage. Frequent review with flashcards and the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary helps commit these terms to memory.

  5. Learn Common Collocations and Idioms -

    Familiarity with common collocations and idioms can make the sentence completion quiz feel effortless. Jot down phrases like "make a decision," "catch a cold," or "turn a profit" and practice them in sample sentences. Official resources such as the British Council's collocation lists offer reliable, research-backed examples.

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