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The Drop in the Blanks Question block creates interactive drag-and-drop activities where learners complete sentences or sequences by placing items in the correct positions. Unlike Cloze Questions (which work within paragraphs), Drop in the Blanks uses discrete items that can include text or images, making it ideal for pattern activities, sequences, and visual matching.
Drop in the Blanks supports both text and image items, making it versatile for visual and text-based activities.

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When to use Drop in the Blanks Questions

Drop in the Blanks questions work well for:
  • Sentence completion with visual elements
  • Pattern and sequence activities
  • Simple cloze sentences with images
  • Matching words to pictures
  • Fill-in-the-blank with a defined word bank

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Settings

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Layout settings

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Layout
select
default:"flex"
How items are arranged: flex (wrapping row) or grid (fixed columns).
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Grid columns
slider
default:"2"
The number of columns when using grid layout. Only visible when layout is set to grid.

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Image settings

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Image fit
select
default:"cover"
How images are displayed within items: cover (fills the space, may crop) or contain (shows entire image).
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Image size
select
default:"md"
The size of images in items: small, medium, or large.
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Image padding
select
default:"none"
Padding around images in item cards.

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Creating a Drop in the Blanks Question

A Drop in the Blanks question has two parts:
  1. Stimulus items: The sentence or sequence with blanks (some items visible, some masked)
  2. Answer items: The draggable items that fill the blanks
To set up your question:
  1. Create your stimulus sequence with a mix of visible text/images and masked blanks
  2. Add the answer items that learners will drag into the blanks
  3. Set the correct answer by linking each blank to its matching answer item

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Answer and Marking

The question is marked correct when all blanks contain their correct matching items. Each blank has exactly one correct answer.

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Response settings

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Response requirement
select
default:"Correct"
Determines when the question is considered complete:
  • Correct: The learner must answer correctly to proceed.
  • Answered: Any response is accepted; correctness isn’t required.
  • Optional: The learner can skip the question entirely.
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Max responses
slider
default:"0"
The number of attempts the learner can make before the question is locked (0–3). Set to 0 for unlimited attempts.
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XP points
slider
default:"5"
The experience points awarded for answering the question correctly (0–10).

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Tips for teachers and parents

Best practices:
  • Use visible stimulus items to provide context (e.g., “The”, “went to the”)
  • Keep the number of blanks manageable. 2–4 blanks work well for most activities
  • Use images alongside text for younger learners or visual activities
  • Consider adding distractor items (extra answer items that don’t belong) to increase challenge
  • Preview your question to ensure the drag-and-drop interaction feels natural