English Language

Cloze Test

1,087 Questions
All Contextual Vocabulary 597 Confusable Words 121 Tense and Aspect 69 Collocations 62 Determiners and Quantifiers 53 Preposition Usage 51 Conjunctions and Connectors 38 Pronoun Reference 30 Subject-Verb Agreement 24 Phrasal Verbs 16 Modal Verbs 13 Idioms and Phrases 6

Cloze Test Questions

Multiple choice

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option to fill the corresponding gap. There was a time when the sun never _(i)_ on the British Empire. The British flag flew in countries across the world because Britain _(ii)_ these nations under her control. India was under British _(iii)_ for almost two centuries. Other countries were also _(iv)_ of England.

Fill the blank (i).

  1. sets

  2. set

  3. sat

  4. sit
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence requires the use of past tense form of the verb ‘set’ as the paragraph is talking about the past.

Multiple choice

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option to fill the corresponding gap. There was a time when the sun never _(i)_ on the British Empire. The British flag flew in countries across the world because Britain _(ii)_ these nations under her control. India was under British _(iii)_ for almost two centuries. Other countries were also _(iv)_ of England.

Fill the blank (iii).

  1. domination

  2. denomination

  3. supremacy

  4. region
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence means that the British dominated India for almost two centuries. Hence, the word ‘domination’.

Multiple choice

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option to fill the corresponding gap. There was a time when the sun never _(i)_ on the British Empire. The British flag flew in countries across the world because Britain _(ii)_ these nations under her control. India was under British _(iii)_ for almost two centuries. Other countries were also _(iv)_ of England.

Fill the blank (ii).

  1. had bought

  2. brought

  3. had brought

  4. bought
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The past participle of the verb ‘bring’ has to be used here along with “had” because the sentence talks about two things which happened in the past and the one in question happened earlier than the other.

Multiple choice

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option to fill the corresponding gap. There was a time when the sun never _(i)_ on the British Empire. The British flag flew in countries across the world because Britain _(ii)_ these nations under her control. India was under British _(iii)_ for almost two centuries. Other countries were also _(iv)_ of England.

Fill the blank (iv).

  1. associates

  2. colonies

  3. allies

  4. slaves
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The last sentence means that other countries were also under the political control of Britain. The use of the word ‘also’ suggests that other countries were ‘colonies’ of Britain just like India was. So the words ‘associates’ and ‘allies’ are not appropriate here.

Multiple choice

Directions: Read the passage and fill in the blank with a suitable preposition.

After some days, a hunter came into the forest. He saw the dove and took aim to shoot it. The bee saw the hunter aiming _________ the dove. It flew and stung on the hand of the hunter. The gun went off but it missed the target. The dove flew away. Thus, the bee saved its friend’s life.

  1. in

  2. upon

  3. on

  4. at
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

“Aim at” is a verbal phrase which means to “target someone/something”.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (vi).

Directions: Read the following passage carefully.

Children love to (i) _____. Games and sports (ii) _______ intrinsic to (iii) _______ nature. (iv) ______ activity they indulge in (v) _______ them happier and (vi) ______. Children have boundless energy and sports (vii) _____ an outlet to canalise  this energy. Games and sports played during childhood and in  school (viii) ________ lifelong positive altitudes towards fitness and exercise which persist even after childhood.

  1. healthier

  2. healthy

  3. healthiest

  4. healthful
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The comparative form "healthier" is correct because it's paired with "happier" in the same clause structure: "makes them happier and (vi) ______." This parallel structure requires matching comparative forms. "Healthier" correctly completes the idea that physical activity makes children both happier and healthier. "Healthy" is positive form, "healthiest" is superlative (requires "the"), and "healthful" is less common in this context.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (iii).

Directions: Read the following passage carefully.

Children love to (i) _____. Games and sports (ii) _______ intrinsic to (iii) _______ nature. (iv) ______ activity they indulge in (v) _______ them happier and (vi) ______. Children have boundless energy and sports (vii) _____ an outlet to canalise  this energy. Games and sports played during childhood and in  school (viii) ________ lifelong positive altitudes towards fitness and exercise which persist even after childhood.

  1. there

  2. their

  3. they

  4. themselves
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The possessive adjective "their" is correct because it modifies "nature" and refers back to "children" (or "Games and sports" as belonging to children). The structure "intrinsic to their nature" requires showing possession/relationship. "There" is an adverb of place, "they" is a subject pronoun, and "themselves" is a reflexive pronoun - none fit grammatically here.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (ii).

Directions: Read the following passage carefully.

Children love to (i) _____. Games and sports (ii) _______ intrinsic to (iii) _______ nature. (iv) ______ activity they indulge in (v) _______ them happier and (vi) ______. Children have boundless energy and sports (vii) _____ an outlet to canalise  this energy. Games and sports played during childhood and in  school (viii) ________ lifelong positive altitudes towards fitness and exercise which persist even after childhood.

  1. is

  2. are

  3. will be

  4. could be
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The plural verb "are" is correct because the subject is the compound noun phrase "Games and sports" which is plural. Even though it's treated as a single concept, "Games and sports" as a compound subject takes a plural verb. "Is" would be for singular subjects, "will be" is future tense not matching context, and "could be" introduces unnecessary modal uncertainty.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (viii).

Directions: Read the following passage carefully.

Children love to (i) _____. Games and sports (ii) _______ intrinsic to (iii) _______ nature. (iv) ______ activity they indulge in (v) _______ them happier and (vi) ______. Children have boundless energy and sports (vii) _____ an outlet to canalise  this energy. Games and sports played during childhood and in  school (viii) ________ lifelong positive altitudes towards fitness and exercise which persist even after childhood.

  1. instil

  2. instilled

  3. will instil

  4. had instilled
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The base form "instil" is correct after the modal "can" in the relative clause "which can (viii) ________ lifelong positive attitudes." Modal verbs like "can" are always followed by the base form of the main verb. "Instilled" is past participle, "will instil" incorrectly adds another auxiliary after "can", and "had instilled" is past perfect - all grammatically wrong after a modal.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (iv).

Directions: Read the following passage carefully.

Children love to (i) _____. Games and sports (ii) _______ intrinsic to (iii) _______ nature. (iv) ______ activity they indulge in (v) _______ them happier and (vi) ______. Children have boundless energy and sports (vii) _____ an outlet to canalise  this energy. Games and sports played during childhood and in  school (viii) ________ lifelong positive altitudes towards fitness and exercise which persist even after childhood.

  1. Every

  2. Each other

  3. No

  4. All
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The determiner "Every" is correct because the sentence structure is "(iv) ______ activity they indulge in" where "activity" is a singular countable noun. "Every" modifies singular nouns and means "each individual one." "Each other" is reciprocal, "No" would negate the meaning, and "All" requires plural nouns ("All activities").

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (v).

Directions: Read the following passage carefully.

Children love to (i) _____. Games and sports (ii) _______ intrinsic to (iii) _______ nature. (iv) ______ activity they indulge in (v) _______ them happier and (vi) ______. Children have boundless energy and sports (vii) _____ an outlet to canalise  this energy. Games and sports played during childhood and in  school (viii) ________ lifelong positive altitudes towards fitness and exercise which persist even after childhood.

  1. makes

  2. made

  3. make

  4. shall make
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The singular verb "makes" is correct because the subject is the singular noun phrase "Every activity." Even though it refers to multiple activities, "every" triggers singular verb agreement. The structure is: "Every activity [subject]... makes [verb] them happier." "Made" is past tense, "make" would be for plural subjects, and "shall make" adds unnecessary future modal.

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (i).

Directions: Read the following passage carefully.

Children love to (i) _____. Games and sports (ii) _______ intrinsic to (iii) _______ nature. (iv) ______ activity they indulge in (v) _______ them happier and (vi) ______. Children have boundless energy and sports (vii) _____ an outlet to canalise  this energy. Games and sports played during childhood and in  school (viii) ________ lifelong positive altitudes towards fitness and exercise which persist even after childhood.

  1. play

  2. played

  3. have been playing

  4. playing
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The base form "play" is correct after "love to" where "to" functions as an infinitive marker. The structure is "Children love to (i) _____" requiring the base form. "Played" is past tense, "have been playing" is present perfect continuous, and "playing" would work after "love" without "to" (gerund) or after "are" (present continuous), but not after "to."

Multiple choice

Choose the most appropriate word to fill in blank (vii).

Directions: Read the following passage carefully.

Children love to (i) _____. Games and sports (ii) _______ intrinsic to (iii) _______ nature. (iv) ______ activity they indulge in (v) _______ them happier and (vi) ______. Children have boundless energy and sports (vii) _____ an outlet to canalise  this energy. Games and sports played during childhood and in  school (viii) ________ lifelong positive altitudes towards fitness and exercise which persist even after childhood.

  1. offered

  2. offer

  3. have offered

  4. are offering
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The plural present tense "offer" is correct because the subject is "sports" (plural) and the sentence describes a general present fact. The structure is: "sports plural subject _____ [verb] an outlet." Simple present fits the factual context. "Offered" is past, "have offered" is present perfect, and "are offering" is present continuous - none match the general truth context.

Multiple choice

Directions: Complete this passage by selecting the most suitable option to fill the corresponding gap. There was a time when the sun never _(i)_ on the British Empire. The British flag flew in countries across the world because Britain _(ii)_ these nations under her control. India was under British _(iii)_ for almost two centuries. Other countries were also _(iv)_ of England.

Fill the blank (ii).

  1. had bought

  2. brought

  3. had brought

  4. bought
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

The past participle of the verb ‘bring’ has to be used here along with “had” because the sentence talks about two things which happened in the past and the one in the question happened earlier than the other.