A text with 6 sentences removed. You see 7 options (A–G); choose which sentence fits each gap. There is one extra sentence you do not need. This tests text cohesion — how sentences link together.
Length
~500 words
Questions
6
Time
~10 minutes
Skills tested
Text structure, cohesion, reference, linking
What to look for
Linkers
However, Therefore, In addition, Nevertheless — these tell you the relationship between sentences
Reference words
This / that / these / they / such — they refer back to something specific
Pronouns
A he/she/it must refer to someone or something already mentioned
Topic continuation
A sentence about football should fit between sentences also about football
Time markers
Later, after that, by the next day — show sequence
Strategy
Read the WHOLE main text first, ignoring the gaps — get the overall flow
Read each gap sentence-before AND sentence-after carefully
Look at each option (A–G): what topic? what reference words? what tense?
Match by linkage: an option starting with However must contradict the previous sentence
An option containing this idea needs an idea mentioned just before
After choosing 6, the leftover option should make NO sense in any gap — that confirms your answers
Hardest tip
Tip
The extra (unused) option is designed to look plausible. If you are torn between two options for a gap, look at vocabulary repetition and reference more carefully.