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English Missing Sentence Paragraph Completion

Missing Sentence questions test your ability to identify the sentence that best completes a paragraph. The correct sentence must fit the meaning, grammar, tone, and logical flow of the passage.

What is a Missing Sentence Question?

In a missing sentence question, a paragraph is given with one sentence removed. You must choose the sentence that best fits the blank.

The correct sentence should connect smoothly with the sentence before and the sentence after the blank. It should not disturb the meaning, tone, or order of ideas.

Quick idea: Do not choose a sentence only because it talks about the same topic. Choose the sentence that fits the exact position in the paragraph.
Clue What to Check Example
Previous Sentence The missing sentence should continue the earlier idea. First, identify what the paragraph is discussing.
Next Sentence The missing sentence should lead naturally to the following idea. Check if the next sentence begins with this, therefore, however.
Reference Words Words like this, it, they, such, these must refer clearly to something. This habit must refer to a habit mentioned earlier.
Connectors Words like but, however, therefore, because show relationship. However signals contrast.

“A missing sentence is solved by reading both sides of the blank.”

Reading Tip
Key points
  • Read the whole paragraph first.
  • Check the sentence before the blank.
  • Check the sentence after the blank.
  • Look for pronouns and connectors.
  • Choose the option that keeps the paragraph smooth.
flow logic connectors coherence

Common Clues in Missing Sentence Questions

Missing sentence questions usually test how well you understand paragraph structure and logical connection.

Topic Continuity

The sentence must stay on the same topic.

  • Main idea should continue.
  • Avoid sudden topic change.
  • Check repeated keywords.
Logical Order

Ideas should appear in a sensible sequence.

  • Cause before effect.
  • Problem before solution.
  • General idea before example.
Connector Clues

Connectors show relationship between ideas.

  • However → contrast
  • Therefore → result
  • For example → example
Reference Clues

Pronouns must clearly refer to earlier nouns.

  • it refers to one thing
  • they refers to plural nouns
  • this refers to an idea
Rule: The correct sentence must match both meaning and position. A sentence may be true, but still wrong if it does not fit the flow.
Mini Missing Sentence Strategy Bank
Read Around the Blank
Read the sentence before and after the blank carefully. They give the strongest clues.
Check Pronouns
Words like it, they, this, and these must refer clearly to something.
Check Connectors
But, however, therefore, and because reveal the relationship.
Eliminate Odd Sentences
Remove options that change the topic, repeat unnecessarily, or break the paragraph flow.

Tip: After choosing an option, read the whole paragraph again. The paragraph should sound complete and natural.

Missing sentence paragraph flow concept
Missing Sentence questions test your ability to identify the sentence that best completes a paragraph

Common Exam Examples

Paragraph Clue Missing Sentence Function Possible Missing Sentence Why it Fits
Many students waste time before exams. ____ This often leads to stress. Cause They postpone revision until the last moment. It explains why stress occurs.
Trees reduce pollution and provide shade. ____ They also support birds and animals. Additional point They make the environment healthier. It continues the benefits of trees.
Online learning is convenient. ____ Some students miss classroom interaction. Contrast However, it also has some limitations. However prepares for a negative point.
Exercise improves physical health. ____ For example, walking daily can reduce stress. General idea before example It also benefits mental health. The next sentence gives an example of mental benefit.

Note: The missing sentence may introduce an example, show contrast, explain a cause, give a result, or complete the main idea.

Practice

A) Multiple Choice: Choose the Missing Sentence
  1. Reading is a useful habit. It improves vocabulary and develops imagination. ________ Therefore, students should read something every day.
    It also improves concentration. Television is popular among children. Many people travel by bus. Games are played outdoors.
  2. Plastic bags are cheap and easy to use. ________ They pollute land and water for many years.
    However, they are harmful to the environment. They are available in many colours. People like shopping. Water is important for life.
  3. A balanced diet gives the body energy. It also helps us stay healthy. ________ Fruits and vegetables are important parts of such a diet.
    It should include different types of food. Food can be expensive. Many people enjoy music. Schools have classrooms.
  4. The boy practised every day for the race. ________ His hard work helped him win the first prize.
    He slowly improved his speed. The market was crowded. He forgot his book at home. The train arrived late.
B) Fill the Missing Sentence
  1. Mobile phones are useful for communication. They help people stay connected. ________ So, they should be used wisely. (Write a sentence about overuse or misuse.)
  2. Water is essential for life. Every living being needs it to survive. ________ Hence, we must save water. (Write a sentence about wastage or shortage.)
  3. Teamwork makes difficult tasks easier. Each member brings a different skill. ________ This helps the team achieve its goal. (Write a sentence about cooperation.)
  4. Exercise is important for health. It strengthens the body and refreshes the mind. ________ For example, walking for thirty minutes daily is very useful. (Write a general sentence before the example.)
C) Match the Blank with the Best Sentence
Paragraph Options
The internet gives quick access to information. ________ However, not all information found online is reliable. A) It is useful for learning.
B) Trees give shade.
C) Exams are difficult.
D) People should sleep early.
Farmers depend on rain for their crops. ________ As a result, poor rainfall can affect food production. A) Rainfall plays an important role in agriculture.
B) Many students like sports.
C) Books are kept in libraries.
D) Cities have traffic signals.
Regular practice improves skill. ________ This is why musicians and athletes train daily. A) Practice builds confidence and accuracy.
B) The sky is blue.
C) Some people like sweets.
D) Roads are repaired every year.
Public transport reduces the number of private vehicles on roads. ________ Therefore, it can help reduce traffic and pollution. A) It allows many people to travel together.
B) Private cars are painted in many colours.
C) Children enjoy stories.
D) Rainwater fills lakes.
Short Reading

A paragraph is like a chain. Each sentence is a link connected to the previous and next sentence. If one sentence is missing, we can find it by checking the topic, connectors, pronouns, and logical order. The correct missing sentence should make the paragraph complete and natural.

Task: Read any paragraph and identify how each sentence connects with the next one.

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Multiple Choice
  1. It also improves concentration.
  2. However, they are harmful to the environment.
  3. It should include different types of food.
  4. He slowly improved his speed.
Fill the Missing Sentence: Sample Answers
  1. However, using them too much can waste time and affect studies.
  2. But in many places, people waste water or face water shortage.
  3. When members work together, they solve problems faster.
  4. Even simple physical activities can improve fitness.
Matching
  1. The internet gives quick access to information → A) It is useful for learning.
  2. Farmers depend on rain → A) Rainfall plays an important role in agriculture.
  3. Regular practice improves skill → A) Practice builds confidence and accuracy.
  4. Public transport → A) It allows many people to travel together.
Clue Explanation

The correct sentence should match the same topic, connect smoothly with the next sentence, and support the paragraph’s logical flow. Options that introduce unrelated topics are incorrect.

Exam tips
  • Read the complete paragraph before choosing the answer.
  • Check both the previous and next sentence.
  • Look for connectors such as however, therefore, because, and also.
  • Check pronouns like it, they, this, these, and such.
  • Reject options that are correct in meaning but unrelated to the paragraph flow.
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