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

Fill blank (v).

Directions: Read the following passage with numbered blanks.

In July 2008, one of the most inspiring leaders of our times, will ____(i)____ his ninetieth birthday. Nelson Mandela retired from politics in 1999, but he has remained ____(ii)____ continuing his work through the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The foundation has launched an Aids awareness campaign, 46664, named ____(iii)____ Mandela’s prison number. He has also set up a scholarship programme whose ____(iv)____ was to promote leadership among young Africans.
During the 1990s, ____(v)____ I worked with Mr. Mandela on his autobiography ‘’Long Walk to Freedom’’, I _____(vi)_____ his leadership first hand. During his election campaign we were on board a plane discussing his book. Twenty minutes ____(vii)____ to landing the engine failed. Many began to panic. The only thing that _____(viii)____ them was looking at Mandela, who was reading his paper as if he was a passenger on a morning train to work. The plane landed safely and when we got into the car taking us to the hotel he _____(ix)____ to me, ‘’I was terrified on the plane !’’ As a leader he realised he was a model for others and this gave him the strength to ____(x)____ over his own fear.

  1. when

  2. that

  3. period

  4. later

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

Correct option is (1). The key word is 'during'. The sentence is talking about the period when the writer had worked with Mr. Mandela.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (viii).

Directions: Read the following passage with numbered blanks.

In July 2008, one of the most inspiring leaders of our times, will ____(i)____ his ninetieth birthday. Nelson Mandela retired from politics in 1999, but he has remained ____(ii)____ continuing his work through the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The foundation has launched an Aids awareness campaign, 46664, named ____(iii)____ Mandela’s prison number. He has also set up a scholarship programme whose ____(iv)____ was to promote leadership among young Africans.
During the 1990s, ____(v)____ I worked with Mr. Mandela on his autobiography ‘’Long Walk to Freedom’’, I _____(vi)_____ his leadership first hand. During his election campaign we were on board a plane discussing his book. Twenty minutes ____(vii)____ to landing the engine failed. Many began to panic. The only thing that _____(viii)____ them was looking at Mandela, who was reading his paper as if he was a passenger on a morning train to work. The plane landed safely and when we got into the car taking us to the hotel he _____(ix)____ to me, ‘’I was terrified on the plane !’’ As a leader he realised he was a model for others and this gave him the strength to ____(x)____ over his own fear.

  1. calmed

  2. soothing

  3. composed

  4. restraint

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

Correct option is (1). People were in a panic, so we need an opposite of panic. 'Calmed' is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (ii).

Directions: Read the following passage with numbered blanks.

In July 2008, one of the most inspiring leaders of our times, will ____(i)____ his ninetieth birthday. Nelson Mandela retired from politics in 1999, but he has remained ____(ii)____ continuing his work through the Nelson Mandela Foundation. The foundation has launched an Aids awareness campaign, 46664, named ____(iii)____ Mandela’s prison number. He has also set up a scholarship programme whose ____(iv)____ was to promote leadership among young Africans.
During the 1990s, ____(v)____ I worked with Mr. Mandela on his autobiography ‘’Long Walk to Freedom’’, I _____(vi)_____ his leadership first hand. During his election campaign we were on board a plane discussing his book. Twenty minutes ____(vii)____ to landing the engine failed. Many began to panic. The only thing that _____(viii)____ them was looking at Mandela, who was reading his paper as if he was a passenger on a morning train to work. The plane landed safely and when we got into the car taking us to the hotel he _____(ix)____ to me, ‘’I was terrified on the plane !’’ As a leader he realised he was a model for others and this gave him the strength to ____(x)____ over his own fear.

  1. resigned

  2. active

  3. influenced

  4. participant

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

Correct option is (2). The sentence has retired in it and then 'but'. So, a contrast has to be used. 'Active' is the correct contrast to 'retired'.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (6).

Directions: Complete the following passage by answering the questio that follows.

What this approach lacks is the essential interaction with …(1)… and with other humans. Indeed in many environmental activities the …(2)… takes place. A classic example of this is making of a herbarium or even worse, an insect …(3)…, so common in both formal and nonformal education in India. A child is …(4)… encouraged to pluck leaves and …(5)… and run after butterflies with a net and is …(6)… of a large group of children similarly working a …(7)… of nature within it. Such a child is not likely to develop any strong …(8)… of respect for nature, or for the individual ‘specimens’ pressed in the …(9)… file or trapped in a jar. It is worse when the activity is also competitive, i.e. who …(10)… the maximum.

  1. habit

  2. tradition

  3. practice

  4. custom

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

Nature is the correct word and fits in context of the sentence. 

Multiple choice

Read the above passage and fill the 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/phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate. So, is it possible to create an environment ____(i)____ to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent ___(ii)___ for India today. Massive problems in health, education, etc. ___(iii)___ be solved using a conventional approach, but ___(iv)___ creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and ___(v)___. There are several factors in India’s ___(vi)___. Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population ___(vii)___. While these ___(viii)___ innovation policy interventions certain additional steps are also required. These include ___(ix)___ investment in research and development by ___(x)___ the government and the private sector, easy transfer of technology from the academic world, etc. To fulfill its promise of being prosperous and to be at the forefront, India must be innovative.

  1. both

  2. besides

  3. combining

  4. participating

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

The sentence talks about increased investment by the government and the private sector. So, 'both' is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Read the above passage and fill the 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/phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate. So, is it possible to create an environment ____(i)____ to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent ___(ii)___ for India today. Massive problems in health, education, etc. ___(iii)___ be solved using a conventional approach, but ___(iv)___ creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and ___(v)___. There are several factors in India’s ___(vi)___. Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population ___(vii)___. While these ___(viii)___ innovation policy interventions certain additional steps are also required. These include ___(ix)___ investment in research and development by ___(x)___ the government and the private sector, easy transfer of technology from the academic world, etc. To fulfill its promise of being prosperous and to be at the forefront, India must be innovative.

  1. cannot

  2. possibly

  3. should

  4. never

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

The presence of massive problems and conventional approach in the sentence indicate that a negative word is required. As never does not fit, 'cannot' is the correct answer. Using conventional approach massive problems cannot be solved. They need creative and innovative solutions.

Multiple choice

Read the above passage and fill the 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/phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate. So, is it possible to create an environment ____(i)____ to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent ___(ii)___ for India today. Massive problems in health, education, etc. ___(iii)___ be solved using a conventional approach, but ___(iv)___ creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and ___(v)___. There are several factors in India’s ___(vi)___. Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population ___(vii)___. While these ___(viii)___ innovation policy interventions certain additional steps are also required. These include ___(ix)___ investment in research and development by ___(x)___ the government and the private sector, easy transfer of technology from the academic world, etc. To fulfill its promise of being prosperous and to be at the forefront, India must be innovative.

  1. challenges

  2. praises

  3. favour

  4. leverage

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

Only option (3), 'favour' fits in the context.

Multiple choice

Read the above passage and fill the 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/phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate. So, is it possible to create an environment ____(i)____ to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent ___(ii)___ for India today. Massive problems in health, education, etc. ___(iii)___ be solved using a conventional approach, but ___(iv)___ creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and ___(v)___. There are several factors in India’s ___(vi)___. Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population ___(vii)___. While these ___(viii)___ innovation policy interventions certain additional steps are also required. These include ___(ix)___ investment in research and development by ___(x)___ the government and the private sector, easy transfer of technology from the academic world, etc. To fulfill its promise of being prosperous and to be at the forefront, India must be innovative.

  1. acute

  2. utilising

  3. restricting

  4. inspiring

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

The preceding line talks of additional steps. So, increased is the correct option. Other options do not fit.

Multiple choice

Read the above passage and fill the 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/phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate. So, is it possible to create an environment ____(i)____ to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent ___(ii)___ for India today. Massive problems in health, education, etc. ___(iii)___ be solved using a conventional approach, but ___(iv)___ creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and ___(v)___. There are several factors in India’s ___(vi)___. Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population ___(vii)___. While these ___(viii)___ innovation policy interventions certain additional steps are also required. These include ___(ix)___ investment in research and development by ___(x)___ the government and the private sector, easy transfer of technology from the academic world, etc. To fulfill its promise of being prosperous and to be at the forefront, India must be innovative.

  1. objective

  2. controversy

  3. doubt

  4. question

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

As a question is being asked in the previous line, the correct answer is question.

Multiple choice

Read the above passage and fill the 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/phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate. So, is it possible to create an environment ____(i)____ to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent ___(ii)___ for India today. Massive problems in health, education, etc. ___(iii)___ be solved using a conventional approach, but ___(iv)___ creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and ___(v)___. There are several factors in India’s ___(vi)___. Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population ___(vii)___. While these ___(viii)___ innovation policy interventions certain additional steps are also required. These include ___(ix)___ investment in research and development by ___(x)___ the government and the private sector, easy transfer of technology from the academic world, etc. To fulfill its promise of being prosperous and to be at the forefront, India must be innovative.

  1. stimuli

  2. conducive

  3. incentive

  4. facilitated

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

The question being asked is whether it is possibe to create an environment which is favourable or conducive to innovation.

Multiple choice

Read the above passage and fill the 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/phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate. So, is it possible to create an environment ____(i)____ to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent ___(ii)___ for India today. Massive problems in health, education, etc. ___(iii)___ be solved using a conventional approach, but ___(iv)___ creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and ___(v)___. There are several factors in India’s ___(vi)___. Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population ___(vii)___. While these ___(viii)___ innovation policy interventions certain additional steps are also required. These include ___(ix)___ investment in research and development by ___(x)___ the government and the private sector, easy transfer of technology from the academic world, etc. To fulfill its promise of being prosperous and to be at the forefront, India must be innovative.

  1. aid

  2. jeopardise

  3. promotes

  4. endure

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

The blank requires a plural as 'these' is used. Hence, promotes is incorrect. The only option that fits is thus, 'aid'.

Multiple choice

Read the above passage and fill the 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/phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate. So, is it possible to create an environment ____(i)____ to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent ___(ii)___ for India today. Massive problems in health, education, etc. ___(iii)___ be solved using a conventional approach, but ___(iv)___ creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and ___(v)___. There are several factors in India’s ___(vi)___. Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population ___(vii)___. While these ___(viii)___ innovation policy interventions certain additional steps are also required. These include ___(ix)___ investment in research and development by ___(x)___ the government and the private sector, easy transfer of technology from the academic world, etc. To fulfill its promise of being prosperous and to be at the forefront, India must be innovative.

  1. quantity

  2. advantages

  3. increase

  4. growth

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

Innovative solutions are required for bringing a positive change. So, growth is the correct answer. No other word goes with radical change.

Multiple choice

Read the above passage and fill the 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/phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate. So, is it possible to create an environment ____(i)____ to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent ___(ii)___ for India today. Massive problems in health, education, etc. ___(iii)___ be solved using a conventional approach, but ___(iv)___ creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and ___(v)___. There are several factors in India’s ___(vi)___. Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population ___(vii)___. While these ___(viii)___ innovation policy interventions certain additional steps are also required. These include ___(ix)___ investment in research and development by ___(x)___ the government and the private sector, easy transfer of technology from the academic world, etc. To fulfill its promise of being prosperous and to be at the forefront, India must be innovative.

  1. necessary

  2. apply

  3. need

  4. consider

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

Using conventional approach massive problems cannot be solved. They need creative and innovative solutions. Massive problems is plural, hence plural verb is required. So, requires is incorrect.

Multiple choice

Read the above passage and fill the 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/phrases are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

There is a considerable amount of research about the factors that make a company innovate. So, is it possible to create an environment ____(i)____ to innovation? This is a particularly pertinent ___(ii)___ for India today. Massive problems in health, education, etc. ___(iii)___ be solved using a conventional approach, but ___(iv)___ creative and innovative solutions that can ensure radical change and ___(v)___. There are several factors in India’s ___(vi)___. Few countries have the rich diversity that India or its large, young population ___(vii)___. While these ___(viii)___ innovation policy interventions certain additional steps are also required. These include ___(ix)___ investment in research and development by ___(x)___ the government and the private sector, easy transfer of technology from the academic world, etc. To fulfill its promise of being prosperous and to be at the forefront, India must be innovative.

  1. blessed

  2. enjoys

  3. endows

  4. prevails

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

'India or its .....young population enjoys.' No other options fits the flow.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (ii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

In jaguars, the mutation is (i)_______. Hence, black jaguars can (ii)_______ both black and (iii)______ cubs, but spotted jaguars only (iv)_______ spotted cubs when bred together. In leopards, the (v)_______ is recessive and some spotted leopards can produce the black cubs if both (vi)________ carry the gene in hidden form, while black leopards always breed true when mated together. In (vii)______ mounted specimens, black leopards often (viii)_______ to a rusty color, but black jaguars fade to chocolate brown. (ix)_______ black jaguar was (x)________ a separate species by indigenous people.

  1. produce

  2. outgrow

  3. harvest

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

Here, 'produce' is the correct option as it means to create or to generate. Other options are irrelevant in this context. 'Outgrow' is to grow too large or too mature, 'harvest' is the process or period of gathering the crop and to 'attain' is to succeed in achieving something.