Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

gap-fill

noun
/ˈɡæp fɪl/
Definition
A type of exercise or activity where words or phrases are omitted from a sentence and learners are required to fill in the blanks.
Examples
  • Students completed a gap-fill exercise as part of their English homework.
  • The teacher prepared a gap-fill test to evaluate the students’ grasp of new vocabulary.
Meaning
Gap-fill activities are used in language learning to assess and enhance vocabulary knowledge and understanding of grammar.
Synonyms
  • fill-in-the-blank
  • cloze test