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Cloze Test

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Cloze Test Questions

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (15).

Directions: In the following passage, each blank has been numbered. 

Eleven million documents were (11) from one of the world's most (12) companies, Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca. They show how Mossack Fonseca has helped clients (13) money, dodge sanctions and avoid tax. The company says that it has operated beyond (14) for 40 years and has never been charged (15) criminal wrong-doing.

  1. with

  2. at

  3. for

  4. in

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

Charged with: It means to place criminal charges against someone.

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (iv).

Directions: In the following passage at certain points you are given a choice of four words. Choose the one which fits the meaning of the passage.

One day a secret was revealed, when flashbacks started to play in Peter’s mind. Tears started rolling down his cheeks as he remembered the girl who was his childhood love. She was the girl whom he loved the most. When the girl was about to leave for another country, he realised that he couldn’t live without her and all this was because he knew that he had hurt the girl. As he was about to ___(i)___ back to apologise, a ___(ii)___ truck came in his way and everything ___(iii)___ black. He was surprised when ___(iv)___ picked him up. It was the same girl whom he was looking ___(v)___.

  1. everybody

  2. nobody

  3. some

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

'Somebody' is similar to 'someone'.

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (i).

Directions: In the following passage at certain points you are given a choice of four words. Choose the one which fits the meaning of the passage.

One day a secret was revealed, when flashbacks started to play in Peter’s mind. Tears started rolling down his cheeks as he remembered the girl who was his childhood love. She was the girl whom he loved the most. When the girl was about to leave for another country, he realised that he couldn’t live without her and all this was because he knew that he had hurt the girl. As he was about to ___(i)___ back to apologise, a ___(ii)___ truck came in his way and everything ___(iii)___ black. He was surprised when ___(iv)___ picked him up. It was the same girl whom he was looking ___(v)___.

  1. swing

  2. twist

  3. turn

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

'Turn' means 'to move around'.

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (ii).

Directions: In the following passage at certain points you are given a choice of four words. Choose the one which fits the meaning of the passage.

One day a secret was revealed, when flashbacks started to play in Peter’s mind. Tears started rolling down his cheeks as he remembered the girl who was his childhood love. She was the girl whom he loved the most. When the girl was about to leave for another country, he realised that he couldn’t live without her and all this was because he knew that he had hurt the girl. As he was about to ___(i)___ back to apologise, a ___(ii)___ truck came in his way and everything ___(iii)___ black. He was surprised when ___(iv)___ picked him up. It was the same girl whom he was looking ___(v)___.

  1. sped

  2. speeding

  3. speeded

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

'Speeding' means 'moving fast'.

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (v).

Directions: In the following passage at certain points you are given a choice of four words. Choose the one which fits the meaning of the passage.

One day a secret was revealed, when flashbacks started to play in Peter’s mind. Tears started rolling down his cheeks as he remembered the girl who was his childhood love. She was the girl whom he loved the most. When the girl was about to leave for another country, he realised that he couldn’t live without her and all this was because he knew that he had hurt the girl. As he was about to ___(i)___ back to apologise, a ___(ii)___ truck came in his way and everything ___(iii)___ black. He was surprised when ___(iv)___ picked him up. It was the same girl whom he was looking ___(v)___.

  1. for

  2. after

  3. upon

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

'Look for' means 'to search'.

Multiple choice

Fill in the blank (iii).

Directions: In the following passage at certain points you are given a choice of four words. Choose the one which fits the meaning of the passage.

One day a secret was revealed, when flashbacks started to play in Peter’s mind. Tears started rolling down his cheeks as he remembered the girl who was his childhood love. She was the girl whom he loved the most. When the girl was about to leave for another country, he realised that he couldn’t live without her and all this was because he knew that he had hurt the girl. As he was about to ___(i)___ back to apologise, a ___(ii)___ truck came in his way and everything ___(iii)___ black. He was surprised when ___(iv)___ picked him up. It was the same girl whom he was looking ___(v)___.

  1. went

  2. vanished

  3. became

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

'Went' is simple past tense of 'go'.

Multiple choice

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (viii).

Directions: In the given passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered.

In a ____(i)____ space event, Venus, the second closest planet from the sun, passed in front of the sun on 5 June 2012. The rare ____(ii)____ display began shortly after 2200 GMT on 5 June 2012 in ____(iii)____ of North America. Subsequently, it was ____(iv)____ in Central America, and the northern part of South America. The view at the time when Venus was ____(­v)____ the Sun was ____(vi)____, as a tiny black dot appeared on the solar _____(vii)_____. Venus is 100th of the _____(viii)_____ of the Sun, so while moving across from one side to the other, it was just a black spot placed over on the disc of the Sun. The celestial _____(ix)_____ which repeats itself after every 100 years, will now be rewitnessed only in 2117. The space phenomenon is _____(x)_____ on the Earth when the Venus passes between the Sun and the Earth.

  1. caliber

  2. diameter

  3. measure

  4. orbit

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

The passage states that Venus is 100th of the diameter of the Sun, which is a factual astronomical comparison. 'Diameter' is the correct term to describe the measurement across the Sun's disc, making option B correct. Caliber means quality or ability, measure is too general, and orbit refers to the path around the Sun.

Multiple choice

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (i).

Directions: In the given passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered.

In a ____(i)____ space event, Venus, the second closest planet from the sun, passed in front of the sun on 5 June 2012. The rare ____(ii)____ display began shortly after 2200 GMT on 5 June 2012 in ____(iii)____ of North America. Subsequently, it was ____(iv)____ in Central America, and the northern part of South America. The view at the time when Venus was ____(­v)____ the Sun was ____(vi)____, as a tiny black dot appeared on the solar _____(vii)_____. Venus is 100th of the _____(viii)_____ of the Sun, so while moving across from one side to the other, it was just a black spot placed over on the disc of the Sun. The celestial _____(ix)_____ which repeats itself after every 100 years, will now be rewitnessed only in 2117. The space phenomenon is _____(x)_____ on the Earth when the Venus passes between the Sun and the Earth.

  1. unusual

  2. material

  3. unimaginable

  4. rare

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

The passage describes the Venus transit as a 'rare' event that occurs once every 100+ years. The context of the sentence 'In a ____ space event' and the later mention of its rarity makes 'rare' the most appropriate fit. 'Unusual' and 'unique' don't capture the extreme scarcity, while 'unimaginable' and 'material' don't fit the astronomical context.

Multiple choice

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (v).

Directions: In the given passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered.

In a ____(i)____ space event, Venus, the second closest planet from the sun, passed in front of the sun on 5 June 2012. The rare ____(ii)____ display began shortly after 2200 GMT on 5 June 2012 in ____(iii)____ of North America. Subsequently, it was ____(iv)____ in Central America, and the northern part of South America. The view at the time when Venus was ____(­v)____ the Sun was ____(vi)____, as a tiny black dot appeared on the solar _____(vii)_____. Venus is 100th of the _____(viii)_____ of the Sun, so while moving across from one side to the other, it was just a black spot placed over on the disc of the Sun. The celestial _____(ix)_____ which repeats itself after every 100 years, will now be rewitnessed only in 2117. The space phenomenon is _____(x)_____ on the Earth when the Venus passes between the Sun and the Earth.

  1. settling

  2. expanded

  3. emphasised

  4. crossing

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

The sentence 'Venus was ____ the Sun' describes the action of Venus moving across the Sun's disc. 'Crossing' is the most appropriate verb as it accurately describes the transit motion where Venus appears to move from one side of the Sun to the other. Settling, expanded, emphasized, and drumming don't describe this astronomical movement.

Multiple choice

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (x).

Directions: In the given passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered.

In a ____(i)____ space event, Venus, the second closest planet from the sun, passed in front of the sun on 5 June 2012. The rare ____(ii)____ display began shortly after 2200 GMT on 5 June 2012 in ____(iii)____ of North America. Subsequently, it was ____(iv)____ in Central America, and the northern part of South America. The view at the time when Venus was ____(­v)____ the Sun was ____(vi)____, as a tiny black dot appeared on the solar _____(vii)_____. Venus is 100th of the _____(viii)_____ of the Sun, so while moving across from one side to the other, it was just a black spot placed over on the disc of the Sun. The celestial _____(ix)_____ which repeats itself after every 100 years, will now be rewitnessed only in 2117. The space phenomenon is _____(x)_____ on the Earth when the Venus passes between the Sun and the Earth.

  1. visible

  2. clear

  3. show

  4. sight

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

The final blank describes when the space phenomenon is observed from Earth. 'Visible' is the correct choice as the sentence structure 'is _____ on the Earth when the Venus passes between the Sun and the Earth' requires an adjective describing observability. Clear, show, sight (noun), and spectacle don't grammatically or semantically fit the context.

Multiple choice

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (iv).

Directions: In the given passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered.

In a ____(i)____ space event, Venus, the second closest planet from the sun, passed in front of the sun on 5 June 2012. The rare ____(ii)____ display began shortly after 2200 GMT on 5 June 2012 in ____(iii)____ of North America. Subsequently, it was ____(iv)____ in Central America, and the northern part of South America. The view at the time when Venus was ____(­v)____ the Sun was ____(vi)____, as a tiny black dot appeared on the solar _____(vii)_____. Venus is 100th of the _____(viii)_____ of the Sun, so while moving across from one side to the other, it was just a black spot placed over on the disc of the Sun. The celestial _____(ix)_____ which repeats itself after every 100 years, will now be rewitnessed only in 2117. The space phenomenon is _____(x)_____ on the Earth when the Venus passes between the Sun and the Earth.

  1. Hidden

  2. visible

  3. signal

  4. visual

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

The passage states that after being visible in parts of North America, the event 'was ____ in Central America.' 'Visible' is the correct answer as it maintains the theme of observability. The context describes geographic progression of visibility, making 'visible' the logical continuation. Hidden contradicts the event being seen, while signal, visual (adjective vs verb mismatch), and obvious don't fit the grammatical structure.

Multiple choice

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (vii).

Directions: In the given passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered.

In a ____(i)____ space event, Venus, the second closest planet from the sun, passed in front of the sun on 5 June 2012. The rare ____(ii)____ display began shortly after 2200 GMT on 5 June 2012 in ____(iii)____ of North America. Subsequently, it was ____(iv)____ in Central America, and the northern part of South America. The view at the time when Venus was ____(­v)____ the Sun was ____(vi)____, as a tiny black dot appeared on the solar _____(vii)_____. Venus is 100th of the _____(viii)_____ of the Sun, so while moving across from one side to the other, it was just a black spot placed over on the disc of the Sun. The celestial _____(ix)_____ which repeats itself after every 100 years, will now be rewitnessed only in 2117. The space phenomenon is _____(x)_____ on the Earth when the Venus passes between the Sun and the Earth.

  1. extreme

  2. enlargement

  3. pressure

  4. aviation

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

The phrase 'solar _____' refers to the Sun's outer layer or disc where Venus appeared as a black dot. 'Surface' is the correct astronomical term for the Sun's visible outer layer. Extreme, enlargement, pressure, and aviation are unrelated to the Sun's visible disc in this context.

Multiple choice

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (vi).

Directions: In the given passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered.

In a ____(i)____ space event, Venus, the second closest planet from the sun, passed in front of the sun on 5 June 2012. The rare ____(ii)____ display began shortly after 2200 GMT on 5 June 2012 in ____(iii)____ of North America. Subsequently, it was ____(iv)____ in Central America, and the northern part of South America. The view at the time when Venus was ____(­v)____ the Sun was ____(vi)____, as a tiny black dot appeared on the solar _____(vii)_____. Venus is 100th of the _____(viii)_____ of the Sun, so while moving across from one side to the other, it was just a black spot placed over on the disc of the Sun. The celestial _____(ix)_____ which repeats itself after every 100 years, will now be rewitnessed only in 2117. The space phenomenon is _____(x)_____ on the Earth when the Venus passes between the Sun and the Earth.

  1. incredible

  2. edible

  3. legible

  4. comprehensible

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

The sentence 'The view at the time when Venus was crossing the Sun was ____' requires an adjective describing the quality of the view. 'Incredible' means extraordinarily impressive or remarkable, which fits the context of witnessing a rare astronomical phenomenon. Edible means suitable for eating, legible means readable, comprehensible means understandable, and lucid means clear - none capture the awe of the celestial event.

Multiple choice

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (ix).

Directions: In the given passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered.

In a ____(i)____ space event, Venus, the second closest planet from the sun, passed in front of the sun on 5 June 2012. The rare ____(ii)____ display began shortly after 2200 GMT on 5 June 2012 in ____(iii)____ of North America. Subsequently, it was ____(iv)____ in Central America, and the northern part of South America. The view at the time when Venus was ____(­v)____ the Sun was ____(vi)____, as a tiny black dot appeared on the solar _____(vii)_____. Venus is 100th of the _____(viii)_____ of the Sun, so while moving across from one side to the other, it was just a black spot placed over on the disc of the Sun. The celestial _____(ix)_____ which repeats itself after every 100 years, will now be rewitnessed only in 2117. The space phenomenon is _____(x)_____ on the Earth when the Venus passes between the Sun and the Earth.

  1. body

  2. appear

  3. phenomenon

  4. aspect

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

The passage refers to 'The celestial _____ which repeats itself after every 100 years.' 'Phenomenon' is the correct term for a remarkable event or occurrence in nature. Body refers to a physical object, appear is a verb, aspect means feature, and target means objective. The Venus transit is correctly classified as a celestial phenomenon due to its rare, observable nature.

Multiple choice

Find out the appropriate word and fill blank (iii).

Directions: In the given passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered.

In a ____(i)____ space event, Venus, the second closest planet from the sun, passed in front of the sun on 5 June 2012. The rare ____(ii)____ display began shortly after 2200 GMT on 5 June 2012 in ____(iii)____ of North America. Subsequently, it was ____(iv)____ in Central America, and the northern part of South America. The view at the time when Venus was ____(­v)____ the Sun was ____(vi)____, as a tiny black dot appeared on the solar _____(vii)_____. Venus is 100th of the _____(viii)_____ of the Sun, so while moving across from one side to the other, it was just a black spot placed over on the disc of the Sun. The celestial _____(ix)_____ which repeats itself after every 100 years, will now be rewitnessed only in 2117. The space phenomenon is _____(x)_____ on the Earth when the Venus passes between the Sun and the Earth.

  1. views

  2. distances

  3. parts

  4. shows

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

The phrase 'in ____ of North America' refers to specific geographic regions. 'Parts' is the correct answer as it indicates portions or areas of the continent. Views, distances, shows, and levels don't fit the geographic context of describing regions where the event was observable.