fill-in exercise
nounUK /ˈfɪl ɪn ˈeksəsaɪz/
US /ˈfɪl ɪn ˈeksərˌsaɪz/
A fill-in exercise is a task where you write words in blank spaces.
The teacher gave us a fill-in exercise about animals.
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2. A language-learning activity where learners supply missing words in a text.
We did a fill-in exercise to practice new vocabulary.
3. A form or worksheet with empty spaces to complete with information.
Please complete the fill-in exercise with your name and address.
4. A test item that checks understanding by requiring missing details.
The fill-in exercise on the history quiz asked for key dates.