How to Use "Blank" with Example Sentences

blank (n): an empty space on a document or paper; gun cartridge that contains no bullets

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Used with verbs:

"Fill in the blanks on the test."
(fill in)

"The gun in the movie only fired blanks."
(fired, shot)

blank (adj): having nothing written on it; having no emotion or understanding

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Used with verbs:

"This paper is blank."
(be: is/am/are)

"Suddenly my computer screen went blank."
(went)

"If you don't know the answer, leave the question blank."
(leave)

"My mind goes blank under pressure."
(goes)

Used with adverbs:

"Her facial expression was totally blank."
(totally, completely)

Used with nouns:

"He had a blank expression on his face."
(expression)

"I need a blank CD."
(CD, DVD, disk, notebook, paper, sheet)