Let’s combine two tricky areas: linking words and question words.Fill in the two gaps below 👇
______ (1) it was raining, we decided to go out. I can’t remember ______ (2) we left the umbrella.
👉 Post your answers for (1) and (2) in the comments!I’ll drop the correct answers and explanation tomorrow.
🧠 Exam Coaching
This kind of question tests whether you can:
- Use linking words to connect ideas logically.
- Choose the correct question word for an indirect question.
Cambridge loves pairing these grammar points because they look simple — but one small error breaks the sentence completely.
💡 Pro tip:Before you fill each gap, ask yourself:
1️⃣ Is it joining two ideas (linking word)?
2️⃣ Or introducing a question inside a sentence (question word)?
That single decision gets you most Part 2 items right.