Fill in the Blanks • Topic 4 of 4

Double Blanks

Double-blank questions give two gaps and four option-pairs. The correct pair must fit BOTH blanks — if either word fails, eliminate the whole pair.

Both gaps, or eliminate

With a pair of options, the rule is strict: both words must fit. If the first word works but the second doesn't, drop the entire pair. This makes elimination fast.

LogicConnector pair
consequence (so … that)so … that
contrastthough … yet / although
additionboth … and / not only … but also
negative pairneither … nor
conditionif … then
Read the relationship first. Decide whether the two ideas show contrast, cause, or addition, then pick the connector pair that matches — and confirm the second blank fits before committing.

✅ Solved examples

1. He was ___ tired ___ he slept early. (so/that)
"so … that" (so tired that he slept early).
2. ___ he is poor, ___ he is honest. (Though/yet)
"Though … yet" — contrast.
3. She is ___ intelligent ___ hardworking. (both/and)
"both … and".
4. Work hard, ___ you will fail. (otherwise)
"otherwise" (consequence).

✏️ Practice — try these, take hints as needed

1. ___ you study, ___ you will pass. (If/then)
Condition.
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If … then
2. He is ___ rich ___ famous. (neither/nor)
Double negative pair.
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neither … nor
3. It is ___ hot ___ we cannot play. (so/that)
so + adj + that.
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so … that
4. ___ the rain, the match continued. (Despite)
Contrast preposition.
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Despite
5. She is ___ a singer ___ a dancer. (not only/but also)
Correlative.
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not only … but also

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