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Fill in the Blank Generator
Paste any passage, click the words you want to remove (or let the tool pick key words, every Nth word or words from your list) and get a clean, printable cloze worksheet with a word bank and a separate answer key.
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2Choose the blanks
Or click words below to blank them out (click again to restore):
3Worksheet options
Preview
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How to use the Fill in the Blank Generator
- Paste your text: a reading passage, song lyrics, vocabulary sentences or notes.
- Choose the blanks: click words in the word picker, or select an auto-pick method and press Auto-pick blanks.
- Set the options: title, instructions, word bank, numbering, hints and answer key.
- Check the live preview of the worksheet and answer key.
- Press Print worksheet or Download PDF. The answer key starts on a new page so you can keep it separate.
Ways to choose the blanks
| Method | What it does | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Click words | Each click blanks one specific word; click again to restore it. | Precise control, testing exact vocabulary |
| Key words | Blanks the first occurrence of the most important content words (frequent and longer words, skipping function words). | Science, history and topic summaries |
| Every Nth word | Classic cloze procedure: blanks every Nth word, moving on to the next meaningful word if it lands on a short or common word. | Reading comprehension and language tests |
| Long words | Blanks every word with at least the chosen number of letters. | Spelling and advanced vocabulary |
| Random words | Picks the chosen number of meaningful words at random; press again for a new version. | Making several versions of one worksheet |
| Only these words | Blanks every occurrence of the words you list. | Weekly vocabulary or spelling lists |
Tips for effective cloze worksheets
- Leave the first sentence intact. Readers need some context before the first gap. Click the words of the first sentence to restore them if needed.
- Space the blanks out. About one blank per 7 to 10 words keeps the text readable; denser gaps make it a guessing game.
- Use equal-length lines for tests, so the line length does not give the answer away. Use word-length lines and first-letter hints for younger learners.
- Add distractors to the word bank (words that fit the topic but not the gaps) to make students read more carefully.
- Make versions: switch to Random words or Shuffle bank to produce different worksheets for neighbouring desks.
Print and PDF
Print worksheet sends only the worksheet to your printer (or to "Save as PDF") and starts the answer key on a new page. Download PDF creates a PDF file directly in your browser in US Letter or A4 format with real lines for the blanks, a boxed word bank and the answer key on separate pages. The text size option changes both the preview and the output.
Frequently asked questions
What is a cloze worksheet?
A cloze exercise is a text with some words removed. The reader fills each gap using the context, which tests reading comprehension, vocabulary and grammar. Fill-in-the-blank worksheets with a word bank are a gentler version, because students choose from the listed words.
How does auto-pick choose key words?
Key words are content words that are not common function words like 'the', 'and' or 'of'. The tool scores each distinct word by how often it appears and how long it is, then blanks the first occurrence of the top-scoring words, spread through the text. You can then click to add or remove any blank.
What is the classic every-Nth-word cloze?
The traditional cloze procedure deletes every 5th to 7th word of a passage. Here, Every Nth word blanks every Nth word but skips very short and common words, so blanks land on meaningful words. Set N to 5 for a harder test or 10 for an easier one.
How do I print without the answer key?
Untick Answer key before printing, or print only the first page(s): the answer key always starts on a new page. In the PDF it is on separate pages too.
Can I use it in other languages?
Yes. Words in any alphabet can be clicked and blanked, and the print version uses your browser fonts. The downloadable PDF uses standard Latin fonts, so for non-Latin scripts use Print and choose Save as PDF.
Is the text uploaded anywhere?
No. The worksheet is built in your browser, and the PDF is generated locally. Your text never leaves your device.
Are all the tools on FreeToolCabin tested for quality and accuracy?
Yes! Every tool on our site undergoes automated Q/A testing in real browser environments to ensure high precision, correct output, and zero errors. If you happen to spot a bug or have a suggestion, please contact us at [email protected] and our team will review it right away.
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