fill in blank

Answer the gap

Fill in blank (or fill in the blank) describes a type of question or exercise where a word or phrase is missing and must be supplied: a fill-in-the-blank quiz.

The format tests recall rather than recognition.

Figuratively, it means to supply whatever is needed or expected: Insert fill-in-the-blank excuse here.

Related
  • emptyHolding nothing inside
  • voidWithout legal effect
  • gapUnfilled space between
  • empty spaceArea devoid of contents
  • spaceUnoccupied area or interval

complete · answer · form · missing · slot · hollow · vacant · white · canvas · page · quiz · test · short answer · worksheet · response · guess · placeholder · omit

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question format type

fill in blankmultiple choice

Question with listed options

true or false · yes or no · matching · drag and drop · rating scale

Family

fill, fills, filled, filling, filler, fillers, refill, refills, refilled

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G