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

Find the appropriate word and fill blank (viii).

Directions: In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. 
The world’s climate has always changed and species have evolved accordingly to survive it. The surprising fact about the ____ (i) between evolution and global warming ____ (ii) that it is not linear. ____ (iii) temperatures alone are not ____ (iv) of evolution. Evolution is also the ____ (v) of seasonal changes. As the environment _____(vi) those species which don’t adapt ____ (vii) to exist. But the sheer ____ (viii) of manmade climate change today is ____ (ix). ‘Bad things are happening’ and by one ____ (x) global warming could threaten upto one-third of the world’s species if left unchecked. In fact a lot of the species which will be able to survive are the ones we consider pests like insects and weeds.

  1. luck

  2. value

  3. collapse

  4. pace

  5. attention
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Pace refers to speed or rate of change. The context discusses manmade climate change happening rapidly, so 'pace' fits grammatically and semantically to describe the rapid speed of climate change today.

Multiple choice

Find the appropriate word and fill blank (i).

Directions: In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. 
The world’s climate has always changed and species have evolved accordingly to survive it. The surprising fact about the ____ (i) between evolution and global warming ____ (ii) that it is not linear. ____ (iii) temperatures alone are not ____ (iv) of evolution. Evolution is also the ____ (v) of seasonal changes. As the environment _____(vi) those species which don’t adapt ____ (vii) to exist. But the sheer ____ (viii) of manmade climate change today is ____ (ix). ‘Bad things are happening’ and by one ____ (x) global warming could threaten upto one-third of the world’s species if left unchecked. In fact a lot of the species which will be able to survive are the ones we consider pests like insects and weeds.

  1. difference

  2. similarity

  3. argument

  4. relationship

  5. alliance
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Relationship refers to how two things are connected or related. The passage discusses the connection between evolution and global warming, making 'relationship' the most appropriate term to describe this link.

Multiple choice

Find the appropriate word and fill blank (vi).

Directions: In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. 
The world’s climate has always changed and species have evolved accordingly to survive it. The surprising fact about the ____ (i) between evolution and global warming ____ (ii) that it is not linear. ____ (iii) temperatures alone are not ____ (iv) of evolution. Evolution is also the ____ (v) of seasonal changes. As the environment _____(vi) those species which don’t adapt ____ (vii) to exist. But the sheer ____ (viii) of manmade climate change today is ____ (ix). ‘Bad things are happening’ and by one ____ (x) global warming could threaten upto one-third of the world’s species if left unchecked. In fact a lot of the species which will be able to survive are the ones we consider pests like insects and weeds.

  1. conserves

  2. stifles

  3. predicts

  4. changes

  5. emerges
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence structure requires a verb that the environment can do. 'Changes' is correct - as the environment changes, species that don't adapt fail to exist. The other options either don't make sense or require the passive form.

Multiple choice

Find the appropriate word and fill blank (v).

Directions: In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. 
The world’s climate has always changed and species have evolved accordingly to survive it. The surprising fact about the ____ (i) between evolution and global warming ____ (ii) that it is not linear. ____ (iii) temperatures alone are not ____ (iv) of evolution. Evolution is also the ____ (v) of seasonal changes. As the environment _____(vi) those species which don’t adapt ____ (vii) to exist. But the sheer ____ (viii) of manmade climate change today is ____ (ix). ‘Bad things are happening’ and by one ____ (x) global warming could threaten upto one-third of the world’s species if left unchecked. In fact a lot of the species which will be able to survive are the ones we consider pests like insects and weeds.

  1. result

  2. precursor

  3. resistance

  4. cause

  5. provocation
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Multiple choice

Find the appropriate word and fill blank (x).

Directions: In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. 
The world’s climate has always changed and species have evolved accordingly to survive it. The surprising fact about the ____ (i) between evolution and global warming ____ (ii) that it is not linear. ____ (iii) temperatures alone are not ____ (iv) of evolution. Evolution is also the ____ (v) of seasonal changes. As the environment _____(vi) those species which don’t adapt ____ (vii) to exist. But the sheer ____ (viii) of manmade climate change today is ____ (ix). ‘Bad things are happening’ and by one ____ (x) global warming could threaten upto one-third of the world’s species if left unchecked. In fact a lot of the species which will be able to survive are the ones we consider pests like insects and weeds.

  1. forecast

  2. chance

  3. pattern

  4. occasion

  5. imagination
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In the context of predictions about climate change impacts, 'forecast' means prediction or estimate. The phrase 'by one forecast' means 'according to one prediction' which fits the context of estimating future threats to species.

Multiple choice

Find the appropriate word and fill blank (iv).

Directions: In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. 
The world’s climate has always changed and species have evolved accordingly to survive it. The surprising fact about the ____ (i) between evolution and global warming ____ (ii) that it is not linear. ____ (iii) temperatures alone are not ____ (iv) of evolution. Evolution is also the ____ (v) of seasonal changes. As the environment _____(vi) those species which don’t adapt ____ (vii) to exist. But the sheer ____ (viii) of manmade climate change today is ____ (ix). ‘Bad things are happening’ and by one ____ (x) global warming could threaten upto one-third of the world’s species if left unchecked. In fact a lot of the species which will be able to survive are the ones we consider pests like insects and weeds.

  1. means

  2. triggers

  3. responses

  4. threats

  5. stimulus
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

In this context, 'means' refers to a method or mechanism. Rising temperatures alone are not the means of evolution - meaning temperature is not the mechanism or method through which evolution occurs.

Multiple choice

Find the appropriate word and fill blank (ii).

Directions: In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. 
The world’s climate has always changed and species have evolved accordingly to survive it. The surprising fact about the ____ (i) between evolution and global warming ____ (ii) that it is not linear. ____ (iii) temperatures alone are not ____ (iv) of evolution. Evolution is also the ____ (v) of seasonal changes. As the environment _____(vi) those species which don’t adapt ____ (vii) to exist. But the sheer ____ (viii) of manmade climate change today is ____ (ix). ‘Bad things are happening’ and by one ____ (x) global warming could threaten upto one-third of the world’s species if left unchecked. In fact a lot of the species which will be able to survive are the ones we consider pests like insects and weeds.

  1. being

  2. seems

  3. mainly

  4. besides

  5. is
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
E Correct answer
Explanation

The sentence requires a linking verb to complete 'the surprising fact about the ____ between evolution and global warming ____ (ii) that it is not linear'. 'Is' is grammatically correct as the linking verb connecting the subject fact to its description.

Multiple choice

Find the appropriate word and fill blank (vii).

Directions: In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. 
The world’s climate has always changed and species have evolved accordingly to survive it. The surprising fact about the ____ (i) between evolution and global warming ____ (ii) that it is not linear. ____ (iii) temperatures alone are not ____ (iv) of evolution. Evolution is also the ____ (v) of seasonal changes. As the environment _____(vi) those species which don’t adapt ____ (vii) to exist. But the sheer ____ (viii) of manmade climate change today is ____ (ix). ‘Bad things are happening’ and by one ____ (x) global warming could threaten upto one-third of the world’s species if left unchecked. In fact a lot of the species which will be able to survive are the ones we consider pests like insects and weeds.

  1. continue

  2. halt

  3. cease

  4. terminate

  5. discontinue
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Cease means to stop or come to an end. Species that don't adapt cease to exist means they stop existing or die out. Halt, terminate, and discontinue are synonyms but cease is most commonly used with existence.

Multiple choice

Find the appropriate word and fill blank (iii).

Directions: In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. 
The world’s climate has always changed and species have evolved accordingly to survive it. The surprising fact about the ____ (i) between evolution and global warming ____ (ii) that it is not linear. ____ (iii) temperatures alone are not ____ (iv) of evolution. Evolution is also the ____ (v) of seasonal changes. As the environment _____(vi) those species which don’t adapt ____ (vii) to exist. But the sheer ____ (viii) of manmade climate change today is ____ (ix). ‘Bad things are happening’ and by one ____ (x) global warming could threaten upto one-third of the world’s species if left unchecked. In fact a lot of the species which will be able to survive are the ones we consider pests like insects and weeds.

  1. However

  2. Mounted

  3. Rising

  4. Elevating

  5. Inclining
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Rising temperatures is the correct phrase. Rising is a present participle modifying temperatures, indicating increasing temperature. Other options like Mounted, Elevating, and Inclining don't pair correctly with temperatures in standard English.

Multiple choice

Find the appropriate word and fill blank (ix).

Directions: In the following passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. 
The world’s climate has always changed and species have evolved accordingly to survive it. The surprising fact about the ____ (i) between evolution and global warming ____ (ii) that it is not linear. ____ (iii) temperatures alone are not ____ (iv) of evolution. Evolution is also the ____ (v) of seasonal changes. As the environment _____(vi) those species which don’t adapt ____ (vii) to exist. But the sheer ____ (viii) of manmade climate change today is ____ (ix). ‘Bad things are happening’ and by one ____ (x) global warming could threaten upto one-third of the world’s species if left unchecked. In fact a lot of the species which will be able to survive are the ones we consider pests like insects and weeds.

  1. threatened

  2. pursued

  3. unprecedented

  4. record

  5. debated
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

In the context of the passage discussing manmade climate change, the sentence refers to the sheer unprecedented scale or nature of the change. Among the choices, unprecedented fits best as it describes something never known or done before.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find the appropriate word and fill in the blank (ii).

Directions: In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. 

The ____(i)____ of India as an economic superpower is not reflected in the ____(ii)____ of life enjoyed by its 1.2 billion citizens according to the Human Development Index which ____(iii)____ India very low among 182 countries. In our performance oriented world, measurement issues have taken on ____(iv)____ importance as what we measure affects what we do. In fact the French President has established an international commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress-owing to his ____(v)____ and that of others with the current state of statistical information about the economy and society. The big question concerns ____(vi)____ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) provides a good measure of living standards. In many cases GDP statistics seem to ____(vii)____ that the economy is doing far better than most citizens feel it is. Moreover the focus on GDP creates conflicts while political leaders are told to maximise it, citizens also demand that ____(viii)____ be paid to enhancing security, reducing air, water and noise pollution all of which actually ____(ix)____ GDP growth. Statistics are ____(x)____ to summarise what is going on in our. complex society, it is therefore obvious that we can't reduce everything to a single number-GDP.

  1. loss

  2. quality

  3. spirit

  4. span

  5. joy
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Quality of life' is the correct phrase in blank (ii) as it's a standard economic and social development term. The contrast is between India's economic superpower status and the actual living conditions of its citizens. The Human Development Index specifically measures quality of life indicators like health, education, and living standards. 'Loss', 'spirit', 'span', and 'joy' don't capture this standard development concept.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find the appropriate word and fill in the blank (viii).

Directions: In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. 

The ____(i)____ of India as an economic superpower is not reflected in the ____(ii)____ of life enjoyed by its 1.2 billion citizens according to the Human Development Index which ____(iii)____ India very low among 182 countries. In our performance oriented world, measurement issues have taken on ____(iv)____ importance as what we measure affects what we do. In fact the French President has established an international commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress-owing to his ____(v)____ and that of others with the current state of statistical information about the economy and society. The big question concerns ____(vi)____ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) provides a good measure of living standards. In many cases GDP statistics seem to ____(vii)____ that the economy is doing far better than most citizens feel it is. Moreover the focus on GDP creates conflicts while political leaders are told to maximise it, citizens also demand that ____(viii)____ be paid to enhancing security, reducing air, water and noise pollution all of which actually ____(ix)____ GDP growth. Statistics are ____(x)____ to summarise what is going on in our. complex society, it is therefore obvious that we can't reduce everything to a single number-GDP.

  1. compensation

  2. respect

  3. debt

  4. attention

  5. expense
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'Attention' is correct because the phrase 'pay attention to' is standard English idiomatic usage. The context shows citizens demanding that focus be placed on security and pollution reduction rather than just GDP maximization. 'Respect', 'compensation', 'debt', and 'expense' don't fit the phrase structure or context.

Multiple choice

Directions: Find the appropriate word and fill in the blank (iv).

Directions: In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. 

The ____(i)____ of India as an economic superpower is not reflected in the ____(ii)____ of life enjoyed by its 1.2 billion citizens according to the Human Development Index which ____(iii)____ India very low among 182 countries. In our performance oriented world, measurement issues have taken on ____(iv)____ importance as what we measure affects what we do. In fact the French President has established an international commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress-owing to his ____(v)____ and that of others with the current state of statistical information about the economy and society. The big question concerns ____(vi)____ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) provides a good measure of living standards. In many cases GDP statistics seem to ____(vii)____ that the economy is doing far better than most citizens feel it is. Moreover the focus on GDP creates conflicts while political leaders are told to maximise it, citizens also demand that ____(viii)____ be paid to enhancing security, reducing air, water and noise pollution all of which actually ____(ix)____ GDP growth. Statistics are ____(x)____ to summarise what is going on in our. complex society, it is therefore obvious that we can't reduce everything to a single number-GDP.

  1. negligible

  2. great

  3. unduly

  4. trivial

  5. considerably
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Multiple choice

Directions: Find the appropriate word and fill in the blank (vii).

Directions: In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. 

The ____(i)____ of India as an economic superpower is not reflected in the ____(ii)____ of life enjoyed by its 1.2 billion citizens according to the Human Development Index which ____(iii)____ India very low among 182 countries. In our performance oriented world, measurement issues have taken on ____(iv)____ importance as what we measure affects what we do. In fact the French President has established an international commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress-owing to his ____(v)____ and that of others with the current state of statistical information about the economy and society. The big question concerns ____(vi)____ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) provides a good measure of living standards. In many cases GDP statistics seem to ____(vii)____ that the economy is doing far better than most citizens feel it is. Moreover the focus on GDP creates conflicts while political leaders are told to maximise it, citizens also demand that ____(viii)____ be paid to enhancing security, reducing air, water and noise pollution all of which actually ____(ix)____ GDP growth. Statistics are ____(x)____ to summarise what is going on in our. complex society, it is therefore obvious that we can't reduce everything to a single number-GDP.

  1. suggest

  2. recommend

  3. think

  4. point

  5. refer
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Multiple choice

Directions: Find the appropriate word and fill in the blank (i).

Directions: In the given passage there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. 

The ____(i)____ of India as an economic superpower is not reflected in the ____(ii)____ of life enjoyed by its 1.2 billion citizens according to the Human Development Index which ____(iii)____ India very low among 182 countries. In our performance oriented world, measurement issues have taken on ____(iv)____ importance as what we measure affects what we do. In fact the French President has established an international commission on the Measurement of Economic Performance and Social Progress-owing to his ____(v)____ and that of others with the current state of statistical information about the economy and society. The big question concerns ____(vi)____ Gross Domestic Product (GDP) provides a good measure of living standards. In many cases GDP statistics seem to ____(vii)____ that the economy is doing far better than most citizens feel it is. Moreover the focus on GDP creates conflicts while political leaders are told to maximise it, citizens also demand that ____(viii)____ be paid to enhancing security, reducing air, water and noise pollution all of which actually ____(ix)____ GDP growth. Statistics are ____(x)____ to summarise what is going on in our. complex society, it is therefore obvious that we can't reduce everything to a single number-GDP.

  1. tribute

  2. pursuit

  3. perception

  4. conversion

  5. title
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

'Pursuit' is the correct word to describe India's active effort to become an economic superpower. 'Tribute' means praise or honour, 'perception' means how something is viewed, 'conversion' means changing from one form to another, and 'title' is a name or designation - none of which fit the context of India's active economic ambition.