Cloze Test Questions

Multiple choice
  1. deception

  2. perception

  3. conception

  4. inception

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The passage states that if someone isn't stressed at work, the general belief is that they aren't working sincerely. 'Perception' refers to this common way of thinking or understanding. 'Conception' means beginning or formation, 'inception' is the start of something, and 'deception' is misleading - none fit the context of general opinion.

Multiple choice
  1. related

  2. integrated

  3. mixed

  4. reverberated

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The context states that work and stress have become so closely connected that they cannot be separated. 'Integrated' means combined into a unified whole, which perfectly captures this inseparable relationship. 'Related' is too weak, 'mixed' implies combination without unity, and 'reverberated' means echoed or reflected.

Multiple choice
  1. wrapped

  2. together

  3. package

  4. joint

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'package deal' is a common idiom meaning a set of things offered or sold together. The context describes how work always comes with stress, comparing it to a commercial offer where multiple items are bundled together. 'Package' correctly completes this idiomatic expression. 'Wrapped' and 'together' don't form the correct idiom, and 'joint' would create 'joint deal' which isn't the standard expression.

Multiple choice
  1. elected

  2. voted

  3. destined

  4. designated

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

In workplace contexts, parking spots that are assigned to specific individuals are called 'designated parking.' This is standard HR and facilities terminology. 'Designated' means officially assigned or set apart for a specific purpose. 'Elected' and 'voted' refer to democratic processes, while 'destined' refers to future outcomes or fate.

Multiple choice
  1. refreshments

  2. lotteries

  3. holidays

  4. eateries

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The context lists workplace benefits: family holiday packages, designated parking spots, and free _____. 'Refreshments' fits the pattern of workplace perks - common provisions include snacks, beverages, and food. 'Lotteries' and 'holidays' don't make sense as free workplace offerings in this context. 'Eateries' refers to restaurants, which wouldn't typically be described as 'free.'

Multiple choice
  1. packets

  2. parcels

  3. packages

  4. gifts

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'benefit packages' is standard HR terminology referring to a bundle of employee benefits and compensation. The context discusses workplace benefits, making 'packages' the correct term. 'Packets' suggests small containers, 'parcels' refers to wrapped items for shipping, and 'gifts' is too specific and narrow.

Multiple choice
  1. spirit

  2. character

  3. morale

  4. humane

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

'Morale' refers to the confidence, enthusiasm, and discipline of a person or group. 'Morale boosters' is a common workplace phrase describing activities intended to improve team spirit and employee satisfaction. 'Spirit' and 'character' are related but not the standard term. 'Humane' is an adjective describing human qualities, not a noun for the concept itself.

Multiple choice
  1. beautiful

  2. bountiful

  3. handsome

  4. abundant

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The phrase 'handsome wages' is a standard English collocation where 'handsome' means substantial, generous, or considerable. While 'handsome' typically describes appearance, in the context of compensation, it signifies a good amount. 'Bountiful' and 'abundant' could work but 'handsome' is the established idiomatic expression used with wages and salary.

Multiple choice
  1. extreme

  2. fringe

  3. peripheral

  4. important

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Fringe benefits' is a standard business term referring to additional non-wage compensation provided to employees beyond their regular salary or wages - such as health insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, etc. The other options don't fit: 'extreme' is too strong, 'peripheral' means secondary/minor, and 'important' is too vague.

Multiple choice
  1. aggressive

  2. motivated

  3. monotonous

  4. relaxed

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Multiple choice
  1. Flexibility

  2. Rigidity

  3. Transparency

  4. Plasticity

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The context discusses factors that improve quality of working life. 'Flexibility in work schedules' makes sense as a positive factor that enhances work-life balance and job satisfaction. 'Rigidity' would have the opposite negative effect, while 'Transparency' and 'Plasticity' don't logically fit with work schedules as factors for improving working life.

Multiple choice
  1. transformed

  2. altered

  3. metabolised

  4. regurgitated

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Metabolism is conversion within the body; regurgitate is to vomit out.

Multiple choice
  1. progressive

  2. alternative

  3. rhythmic

  4. delayed

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The passage describes how dietary fibre affects intestinal function. Intestinal contractions occur in a regular, wave-like pattern called peristalsis. 'Rhythmic' best describes these recurring muscular contractions that move food through the digestive tract. 'Progressive,' 'alternative,' and 'delayed' don't accurately describe the nature of intestinal muscle activity.

Multiple choice
  1. elevate

  2. alleviate

  3. condense

  4. enliven

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

alleviate is to reduce the level of suffering.

Multiple choice
  1. immersion

  2. intake

  3. embodiment

  4. absorbability

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The passage states that dietary fibre is 'incompletely absorbed' in humans. The blank asks what limits fibre's effectiveness - it's about how well it can be taken up by the body. 'Absorbability' refers directly to the capacity for absorption, which perfectly parallels the earlier mention of fibre being incompletely absorbed. 'Immersion,' 'intake,' and 'embodiment' don't relate to nutrient uptake.