Cambridge Veritas

Vocabulary Exercise

Filler Words in English

Learn to use common English filler words like "you know," "I mean," "like," "kind of," and "sort of" with our practical exercise. Perfect for ESL learners wanting to sound more natural in conversation. Practice selecting the right throwaway words to improve your speaking fluency and reduce awkward pauses.

Interactive exercise

Filler Words in English

Choose the correct throwaway word or filler in each sentence. Select the option that sounds more natural in everyday English conversation.

  1. 1.I think she's just tired,she's really nice once you get to know her.
  2. 2.It'sfreezing outside today, I should have worn a warmer jacket.
  3. 3.The movie wasgood, but the ending could have been better.
  4. 4.We shouldcall them before we arrive to make sure they're home.
  5. 5.She sat in the corner andfell asleep during the presentation.
  6. 6.The instructions are confusing,I don't think anyone really understands how to use this machine.
  7. 7.If we leave now, we'llcatch the 8:00 train and be there on time.
  8. 8.This restaurant isexpensive, but the food is worth it.
  9. 9.He was talking about his vacation for ages andI just couldn't focus on what he was saying.
  10. 10.The instructions said to turn left, butwe ended up going the wrong way because the sign wasn't clear.