🧠 TOEIC Reading Part 6: Mastering Text Completion

TOEIC Part 6 bridges the gap between short grammar questions and full-length passages. It's like Part 5 and Part 7 had a baby: grammar, vocabulary, logic, and reading all matter here.

✅ What is TOEIC Part 6?

  • Part of the Reading Section

  • Includes 4 short passages (each one is 3–4 sentences long)

  • Each passage has 4 blanks, for a total of 16 questions

  • You must select the best answer from four options (A–D)

  • Tests grammar, vocabulary, context logic, and even paragraph flow

📚 What Types of Questions Appear?

Part 6 mixes:

1. Grammar Questions

Just like Part 5, these ask about:

  • Verb tenses

  • Subject–verb agreement

  • Articles and prepositions

  • Pronouns

  • Transition words

✅ Example:
The office ___ all employees to update their contact details.
(A) request
(B) requests ✅
(C) requesting
(D) requested

2. Vocabulary / Word Choice Questions

These test your understanding of:

  • Word meaning

  • Formality / tone

  • Collocations (correct word combinations)

✅ Example:
We ___ the delay and appreciate your understanding.
(A) congratulate
(B) apologize for ✅
(C) propose
(D) request

3. Logic and Flow (Sentence Insertion)

These test:

  • What sentence best continues the flow of the paragraph

  • How to introduce, add, or conclude ideas

  • Coherence and topic consistency

✅ Example:
(A) Thank you for your order.
(B) Our new app has four stars.
(C) Please contact our support team. ✅
(D) This company started in 1960.

(If the sentence before the blank says "If you have questions..." — only C fits.)

⚠️ Common Mistakes and Traps

  • ❌ Choosing the “nice-sounding” word without checking grammar

  • ❌ Failing to read the whole paragraph before answering

  • ❌ Mixing up formal and informal tone

  • ❌ Ignoring time markers (e.g., “last year” = past tense needed)

  • ❌ Picking a sentence that doesn’t match the paragraph’s theme

🎯 Strategy: How to Master Part 6

  1. Read the whole passage quickly first — get the topic and tone

  2. Tackle grammar-based blanks first — they’re usually faster

  3. For vocabulary questions, ask:
    ➤ What’s the function of this word?
    ➤ Is it a noun? Verb? Adjective?
    ➤ Is the tone formal or casual?

  4. For logic questions:
    ➤ Read the sentence before and after the blank
    ➤ Does the choice connect naturally?
    ➤ Is it repeating or introducing something new?

  5. Eliminate 2 wrong answers fast, then compare the remaining 2

  6. Don’t get stuck! Mark difficult ones and move on

✨ Sample Passage Breakdown

Passage:

Thank you for contacting Orion Mobile. We are sorry to hear about the issue with your app. Our team ___ the bug and is working to fix it.
If you need further assistance, please email support@orion.com.

Question 1:
Our team ___ the bug...
(A) identify
(B) identifying
(C) has identified ✅
(D) identification

🧠 Tip: You need present perfect for recent actions connected to now. "Has identified" fits perfectly.

🤖 FAQs Sakura Can Answer Q: What is Part 6 of the TOEIC test? A: It’s the text completion section. You read short passages and fill in 4 blanks per passage. Q: How many questions are there? A: 4 passages × 4 blanks = 16 questions total Q: Is it more like grammar or reading? A: It’s both. Some questions are grammar. Others test word meaning or paragraph flow. Q: Are the sentences connected? A: Yes! That’s why you must read the whole paragraph — not just the blank. Q: What kind of mistakes should I avoid? A: Don’t just choose words that “sound” right. Think about grammar, tone, and logic. Q: Can Sakura give me practice? A: Yes! Sakura can offer examples, grammar coaching, and help you explain why answers are correct or wrong. Q: What’s the hardest question type? A: Sentence insertion. You must understand the full meaning and flow.