Omission Practice Worksheet with 30 Solved PYQs | GPN

Instructions: Fill in the blanks with appropriate words or identify omitted words. Choose words that complete the sentences logically and grammatically. Click "Show Answer" to check.

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Section A: Single Word Omission (10 Questions)

1. She is ____ intelligent student in the class. (a/an/the)

Answer: the
Explanation: Superlative degree ("most intelligent" implied) requires definite article "the".

2. I have been living here ____ 2010. (since/for/from)

Answer: since
Explanation: "Since" is used with point of time (2010) with present perfect tense.

3. He is not only a good singer ____ also a great dancer. (and/but/or)

Answer: but
Explanation: Correlative conjunction "not only...but also" requires "but".

4. Hardly ____ I reached home when it started raining. (had/did/have)

Answer: had
Explanation: "Hardly...when" structure usually takes past perfect ("had reached") in formal English.

5. She is suffering ____ fever for three days. (with/from/by)

Answer: from
Explanation: Correct preposition with "suffering" for illness is "from".

6. No sooner ____ the bell ring than students rushed out. (did/had/does)

Answer: did
Explanation: "No sooner...than" requires inversion: auxiliary verb before subject.

7. The train had left ____ I reached the station. (before/after/when)

Answer: before
Explanation: Past perfect ("had left") shows action completed before another past action ("reached").

8. She is looking forward ____ meeting you. (to/for/at)

Answer: to
Explanation: "Look forward to" is a phrasal verb followed by gerund (meeting).

9. He is used ____ working late at night. (to/for/with)

Answer: to
Explanation: "Be used to" meaning 'accustomed to' is followed by gerund or noun.

10. This is the house ____ I was born. (where/which/that)

Answer: where
Explanation: "Where" is used for place, functioning as relative adverb referring to "house".

Section B: Multiple Word Gaps (10 Questions)

11. ____ he studies hard, he will not pass the exam. (If/Unless/When)

Answer: Unless
Explanation: "Unless" means 'if not' - shows condition required to avoid negative outcome.

12. She speaks ____ she knows everything. (as if/as though/like)

Answer: as if
Alternative: as though
Explanation: "As if" or "as though" introduces manner clause showing apparent but uncertain situation.

13. ____ had I finished my work ____ my friend called me. (No sooner...than/Hardly...when/Scarcely...when)

Answer: Hardly...when
Alternative: Scarcely...when
Explanation: These correlative pairs show one action immediately followed by another.

14. He worked hard ____ he could achieve his goal. (so that/in order to/so as to)

Answer: so that
Explanation: "So that" introduces purpose clause, often followed by modal (could/would).

15. The book is ____ interesting ____ I read it twice. (so...that/such...that/too...to)

Answer: so...that
Explanation: "So + adjective + that" shows degree leading to result.

16. She is ____ talented ____ she won the competition easily. (such...that/so...that/as...as)

Answer: so...that
Alternative: such...that (if: such a talented girl that)
Explanation: With adjective alone, use "so...that". With adjective+noun, use "such...that".

17. ____ he is rich, he is not happy. (Although/Despite/Because)

Answer: Although
Alternative: Though
Explanation: Shows contrast between wealth and happiness.

18. He ran fast ____ he might catch the train. (so that/in order that/to)

Answer: so that
Alternative: in order that
Explanation: Purpose clauses with modal verbs often use "so that" or "in order that".

19. ____ you apologize, I will not forgive you. (If/Unless/Until)

Answer: Unless
Alternative: Until
Explanation: "Unless" (if not) or "Until" (up to the time when) both fit contextually.

20. She is ____ better today ____ she was yesterday. (more...than/so...that/as...as)

Answer: more...than
Explanation: Comparative degree ("better" is already comparative, so technically "better...than" would be correct, but "more...than" works with other adjectives).

Section C: Comprehensive Gap Filling (10 Questions)

21. Passage: Pollution has become a major problem in many cities. The air quality ____ deteriorated. The government must ____ strict measures. People should ____ aware of the consequences.

Answers: has, take, be
Explanation: 1. Present perfect "has deteriorated" 2. Modal "must take" (base verb) 3. "Should be" (aware is adjective)

22. Passage: If I ____ you, I would accept the offer. It's a good opportunity. You shouldn't let it go. ____ you change your mind, let me know.

Answers: were, If
Explanation: 1. Second conditional: "If I were you" (unreal situation) 2. Simple conditional: "If you change" (real possibility)

23. Passage: She is not only intelligent ____ hardworking. Her dedication ____ admirable. She always completes her work ____ time.

Answers: but also, is, on
Explanation: 1. "Not only...but also" 2. Singular verb "is" with "dedication" 3. "On time" means punctual

24. Passage: ____ he had known the truth, he would have acted differently. But now it's too late. The decision ____ already been made.

Answers: Had, has
Explanation: 1. Third conditional inversion: "Had he known" = "If he had known" 2. Present perfect "has been made"

25. Passage: The movie was ____ interesting that I watched it twice. It was ____ best film I've seen this year. I would recommend it ____ anyone.

Answers: so, the, to
Explanation: 1. "So...that" structure 2. Superlative "best" requires "the" 3. "Recommend to someone"

26. Passage: He is used ____ waking up early. He has this habit ____ childhood. His brother, ____ the other hand, likes to sleep late.

Answers: to, since, on
Explanation: 1. "Be used to" + gerund 2. "Since childhood" (point of time) 3. "On the other hand" (contrast phrase)

27. Passage: ____ she finishes her work, she goes for a walk. She says it helps her relax. ____ she doesn't do this, she feels tired.

Answers: After, If
Explanation: 1. Time relationship: "After she finishes" 2. Conditional: "If she doesn't do this"

28. Passage: The report must ____ submitted by Friday. ____ you need an extension, you should request it now. The deadline cannot ____ extended.

Answers: be, If, be
Explanation: 1. Passive with modal: "must be submitted" 2. Conditional "If you need" 3. Passive with modal: "cannot be extended"

29. Passage: ____ had I left the house ____ it started raining. I ____ to return to get an umbrella.

Answers: Hardly, when, had
Explanation: 1. "Hardly...when" structure 2. "When" completes the pair 3. Past perfect "had to return" (necessity in past)

30. Last worksheet in Error Correction series! Next section is: Formal Communication.

Answer: Formal Communication (next major section)
Explanation: Learn business letters, memos, minutes, and agenda preparation for professional contexts.

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