Cloze Test

Fill in the blank 65.

Directions: In the following passage, at certain points, you are given a choice of three words in brackets, one of which fits the blank. Choose the word which best fits the meaning of the passage and mark the corresponding letter viz. (a), (b) or (c) as your answer.

PASSAGE – I
One of the most interesting new books published recently is “Spaceship” by Prof. E.C. Walker.
Our earth he says 61. [(a) is, (b) have been, (c) will be] like a spaceship, and all the 400 million people 400 million people 62. [(a) over, (b) on, (c) upon] earth are passengers on it. And we are heading 63. [(a) about, (b) to, (c) towards] a disaster. The levels of atmospheric pollution 64. [(a) increasing, (b) arriving, (c) coming] in the cities and industrial areas of the world could in time change the weather patterns of the earth, raising the temperature 65. [(a) in, (b) of, (c) for] the whole planet. If this rose a few 66. [(a) degrees, (b) steps, (c) miles] the deserts of the world would expand to double their size. The polar ice caps would start melting. If the polar ice caps melted, the 67. [(a) water, (b) ice, (c) sea] level all over the world would rise 68. [(a) in, (b) by, (c) to] about 60 meters. Prof. Walker’s 69 [(a) idea, (b) thought, (c) book] is not at all about gloom and doom. He admits that the 70. [(a) ideas, (b) solutions, (c) changes] he describes could take thousands of years.

Fill in the blank 77.

Directions: In the following passage, at certain points, you are given a choice of three words in brackets, one of which fits the blank. Choose the word which best fits the meaning of the passage and mark the corresponding letter viz. (a), (b) or (c) as your answer.

PASSAGE – II
Sometimes the message are sent with 71. [(a) many, (b) few, (c) no] accompanying words and we speak in 72. [(a) body, (b) signal, (c) foreign] language alone. But, what gestures make 73. [(a) with body, (b) up, (c) into] language? Most of us are 74. [(a) easy, (b) familiar, (c) efficient] with the common hand gestures. Some 75. [(a) students, (b) people, (c) officers] cannot talk without using their hands. 76. [(a) We, (b) Arms, (c) They] reach out as they explain almost 77. [(a) exacting, (b) shaping, (c) changing] their words, emphasizing and exaggerating and 78. [(a) teaching, (b) holding, (c) punctuating] with their hands. Other people hardly 79. [(a) adjust, (b) use, (c) wave] their hands at all when they 80. [(a) lecture, (b) unite, (c) talk].

Fill in the blank 79.

Directions: In the following passage, at certain points, you are given a choice of three words in brackets, one of which fits the blank. Choose the word which best fits the meaning of the passage and mark the corresponding letter viz. (a), (b) or (c) as your answer.

PASSAGE – II
Sometimes the message are sent with 71. [(a) many, (b) few, (c) no] accompanying words and we speak in 72. [(a) body, (b) signal, (c) foreign] language alone. But, what gestures make 73. [(a) with body, (b) up, (c) into] language? Most of us are 74. [(a) easy, (b) familiar, (c) efficient] with the common hand gestures. Some 75. [(a) students, (b) people, (c) officers] cannot talk without using their hands. 76. [(a) We, (b) Arms, (c) They] reach out as they explain almost 77. [(a) exacting, (b) shaping, (c) changing] their words, emphasizing and exaggerating and 78. [(a) teaching, (b) holding, (c) punctuating] with their hands. Other people hardly 79. [(a) adjust, (b) use, (c) wave] their hands at all when they 80. [(a) lecture, (b) unite, (c) talk].

Fill blank (x).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

Fill blank (v).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

Fill blank (vii).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

Fill blank (viii).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

Fill blank (i).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

Fill blank (ix).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

Fill blank (iii).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

Fill blank (vi).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

Fill blank (iv).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

Fill blank (ii).

Directions: Read the following passage and answer the question that follows.

On nearly any subjective or socially (i) ___________dimension, most people actually see (ii) _____________ as better than average. We also remember and justify our past actions in (iii) ____________ ways, are quicker to believe more (iv) __________________ descriptions of ourselves than unflattering ones, and overestimate the extent to which others support our opinions and share our (v) _____________. For most of us, these positive illusions protect against (vi) ____________ and depression. All of us at some time do feel inferior, especially when comparing ourselves with those (vii)  ___________ are a step or two higher on the ladder of status, looks or income. The deeper and more (viii) _____________we have such feelings, the more unhappy we are. Therefore, we function better with (ix) ________ self-enhancing illusions. A healthy self-esteem, then is both positive and (x) _____________. 

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (i).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.

Directions: Select the appropriate word from the given options and fill blank (v).

Directions: The following  passage has several numbered blanks with suggestions for the same given after the passage. Select the proper option.

In order to excel at  work place, it is very important for a person to remain devoted and focused. His  ___(i)___ can help him in excelling. He should be able to deliver his best in performing the duties which have been ___(ii)___ to him. His real test lies in seeing how well he conducts himself during the period of ___(iii)___. A good businessman should not possess a ___(iv)___ ego. He should be able to listen to others and never give adversaries a chance to ___(v)___ him because of his ___(vi)___ behaviour. He should ___(vii)___ by his work that he has the capability to ___(viii)___ any obstacle that comes in his way of success. He should be able to ___(ix)___ the same attitude among his other staff members. His work should not make them ___(x)___, but rather should ___(xi)___ them.