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RESPUESTAS de Preguntas de Alta Dificultad de DET: 'Completar los Espacios en Blanco' (2024.10.22)

This blog post provides high-scoring tips and sample answers for the DET "Fill in the Blanks" section. Learn effective strategies to improve your reading comprehension, enhance your accuracy in completing sentences, and boost your performance on the Duolingo English Test.

The "Fill in the Blanks" question type asks test-takers to read sentences with missing words and accurately select the correct word to complete each sentence. In every exam, you will face 6 to 9 questions, each of which must be completed within 20 seconds. These questions evaluate your ability to understand the sentences and choose the most suitable words to preserve their meaning and coherence.

A screenshot of the "Fill in the Blanks" question type from the official Duolingo test.

CONSEJOS PARA OBTENER ALTAS PUNTUACIONES EN 'Fill in the Blanks'

Identificar pistas gramaticales

Concéntrese en el marco gramatical de la oración. Elementos como el tiempo verbal, concordancia sujeto-verbo y las formas de las palabras (como sustantivos, verbos y adjetivos) son cruciales para determinar la respuesta correcta. Asegúrese de que la palabra que seleccione encaje gramaticalmente dentro del contexto de la oración.

Reconocer Colocaciones y Frases Comunes

Numerous "Fill in the Blanks" questions include frequently used English phrases or collocations. Familiarizing yourself with these expressions can help you choose the right answer. This knowledge will assist you in predicting the type of word that naturally fits in the sentence.

Eliminar Opciones Incorrectas

Si estás inseguro, usa la eliminación como estrategia. Descarta palabras que sean inapropiadas ya sea gramatical o lógicamente para la oración. Este método puede aumentar tu probabilidad de seleccionar la respuesta correcta, incluso si al principio te sientes inseguro.

Mejore el Vocabulario y las Habilidades de Lectura

The "Fill in the Blanks" section evaluates your grasp of vocabulary and sentence structure. To prepare, engage in active reading exercises, such as going through English articles, books, or news items. Take note of how sentences are constructed, the usage of words, and common idiomatic expressions.