What Is Select Missing Word?

You hear a recording where the last word or phrase is replaced by a beep. You must select the option that logically and linguistically completes the sentence. There is one correct answer from 4–6 options.

Scoring

Contributes to Listening only. 1 point for correct; 0 for incorrect. No penalty.

Strategy

• Listen to the whole recording — the earlier content builds the context for the final word/phrase.
• The missing word must complete the sentence logically (meaning) and grammatically (part of speech, tense).
• Predict the word type before the beep: is the sentence heading toward a conclusion, an example, a contrast?
• Eliminate options that contradict the topic or don’t fit the grammar.

Quick Reference

Number of items	1–2 per test
Skills assessed	Listening only
Format	One correct answer; audio ends with a beep