Learning guide
What is a C-Test? Practise reading through word gaps
A C-Test uses incomplete words in connected text to create a language task. Instead of guessing from letters alone, the reader uses the passage, sentence structure and word forms together.
How gap reconstruction supports reading practice
A gap makes you inspect what a word is doing in its sentence. You may need to distinguish a noun from a verb, check a grammatical ending or connect an event to the previous sentence.
Exercise rules can differ. Read the instructions before starting rather than assuming every gap follows the same deletion pattern. The short demonstration below illustrates practice, not a standardised scoring procedure.
Explain a solution before moving on
Completing a word is only the first step. Reread the result and explain why it fits. An explanation can reveal whether you understood the context or simply recognised a spelling pattern.
The rain was heavy, so we stayed ins__ until the storm ended.Use the result as practice feedback
Lexiego includes C-Test-style reading exercises alongside stories and vocabulary review. A short exercise does not certify your CEFR level or predict an exam score. Review errors and use a recognised assessment when a school or employer needs proof.
- Identify the topic of the passage.
- Check meaning, grammar and visible letters.
- Read the completed sentence aloud.
- Record the reason for an error and practise that pattern again.
Try a C-Test reading exercise
This short demonstration is a practice exercise, not a certified language assessment.
The tr___ passed thr___ stations he h___ never se___ or heard ab___ before.
