Drill R6 · Reading

Matching Sentence Endings

10 passages. Complete each sentence beginning with the correct ending from the box. There are more endings than sentences, so some endings are not used.

How this question type works ›

The completed sentence must be both grammatically correct and true to the passage.
First decide the meaning the passage supports, then check the grammar fits the beginning.
There are more endings than sentences — expect a few to be unused; don't force a match.
The sentence beginnings usually follow passage order, so work top to bottom.
Cross off an ending once you're sure of it to narrow the remaining choices.

Worked example — let's solve one together

Passage: “Chlorophyll captures light energy inside the leaf.”

Beginning: Chlorophyll helps the plant… Endings: B = by capturing light energy · C = as a waste product.

Answer: B. “Chlorophyll helps the plant by capturing light energy” is both grammatical and true to the text. C would be untrue here.

Complete each sentence with the correct ending (A–G)

Pick the ending. Feedback appears the moment you choose.

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All 10 passages complete 🌱

Carry into the mock: check that the finished sentence is both grammatically smooth and faithful to the passage — and remember some endings are decoys.

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