Fill the gaps for Kids: Free Printables by Year Group
There are 7 free fill the gaps on this page for Year 1, Year 3, Year 5 and Year 8. Fill the gaps sheets, also called cloze tasks, build reading comprehension and vocabulary. Children choose the missing word. Every sheet is made by Jaques of London: two A4 pages, with the activity on page 1 and notes for the grown-up on page 2.
Skills these sheets practise
Across this collection children practise: reading carefully, colour names, mixing colours, scientific vocabulary, reading closely and explaining the seasons.
Year 1 fill the gaps
1 free printable. All Year 1 worksheets
Year 3 fill the gaps
2 free printables. All Year 3 worksheets
Year 5 fill the gaps
3 free printables. All Year 5 worksheets
Year 8 fill the gaps
1 free printable. All Year 8 worksheets
Questions parents and teachers ask
What are fill the gaps good for?
Fill the gaps sheets, also called cloze tasks, build reading comprehension and vocabulary. Children choose the missing word.
Are these fill the gaps printables free?
Yes. All 7 are free to print for home, classroom and home education use.
Which year groups are they for?
They cover Year 1, Year 3, Year 5 and Year 8.
Do the sheets include answers?
Answers are included on 7 of the 7 sheets. The rest are open tasks, and page 2 explains what a good answer looks like.
How long does each sheet take?
Most take 10 to 15 minutes. Each sheet is two A4 pages. Page 1 is the activity and page 2 has notes for the grown-up.
Can teachers use them in class?
Yes. They work as starters, plenaries, early finisher tasks, homework or table activities, and need no preparation beyond printing.
Do I need a colour printer?
No. Black and white printing is fine for almost every sheet.
Last updated 2026-11-09. Written by the Mini Minds Hub team at Jaques of London.