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 (iii).

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. spotted

  2. patchy

  3. checkered

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

Here, spotted is the correct option as the young ones of a leopard are spotted. ‘Patchy’ is irregular in appearance, ‘checkered’ is an arrangement of squares of different colour and ‘stained’ is mark or discolour with something that is not easily removed. The young ones are not patchy, checkered or stained.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (iv).

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. discharge

  2. attain

  3. harvest

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

Here, 'produce' is the correct option as produce here implies to create or form something as part of a physical process. ‘Discharge’ implies allowing a liquid, gas or other substance to flow out from where it has been confined and ‘harvest’ implies the process of gathering the crop.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (vi).

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. architects

  2. custodians

  3. parents

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

Here, 'parents' is the correct option as parent is one that begets or brings forth offspring. ‘Architect’ is a person who designs buildings and in many cases, also supervises their construction, ‘custodian’ is a person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something and ‘prototype’ is a first or preliminary version of a device or vehicle from which other forms are developed.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (iv).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

  1. shall

  2. can

  3. might

  4. ought to

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

The correct option is ‘can’ as it implies that the children will be able to see the big cats. ‘Shall’ is used to express a strong assertion or intention, ‘might’ is used to tentatively ask permission or express a polite request and ‘ought to’ is used to indicate something that is probable.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (viii).

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. fade

  2. blanch

  3. dissolve

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

Here, ‘fade’ is the correct option as ‘fade’ implies the process of becoming less bright. ‘Blanch’ implies to  grow pale from shock, fear or a similar emotion; ‘dissolve‘ implies to become incorporated into a liquid so as to form a solution and ‘evaporate’ implies to turn from liquid into vapour.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (ix).

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. on

  2. an

  3. a

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

Here, ‘the’ is the correct option as here it is used with a singular noun to indicate that it represents a whole species or class. ‘On’ as a preposition is used as a medium of transmitting or storing information etc. ‘An’ is used instead of ‘a’ in places where the words start with a vowel. ‘A’ is used before a single countable noun.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (v).

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. stagnation

  2. mutation

  3. dullness

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

Here, 'mutation' is the correct option as it implies a sudden departure from the parent type in one or more heritable characteristics, caused by a change in a gene or a chromosome. ‘Stagnation’ is the state of no change, ‘dullness’ is being sluggish and ‘inactivity’ is the state of being inactive. As the sentence is about the genes and genes mutate, so all the other options are incorrect.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (i).

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. chief

  2. dominant

  3. eminent

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

Here, 'dominant' is the correct option as here we are talking about a characteristic of genes which is controlling in jaguars. 'Chief' implies something most important, 'eminent' implies someone famous and respected within a particular sphere, and 'famous' is someone or something known about by many.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (iii).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

  1. conservation

  2. evasion

  3. storage

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

Here, conservation is the correct option as it implies a careful preservation and protection of something (wild animals). 'Evasion' is to evade something; 'storage' is the action or method of storing something for future use. To 'prolong' is to make something last longer or to stretch it out in time.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (v).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

  1. species

  2. qualities

  3. categories

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

Here, 'species' is the correct option as it implies a group of individuals that actually or potentially interbreed in nature, here tigers. 'Qualities' refer to a distinctive attribute or characteristic possessed by someone or something, 'categories' refer to a class or division of people or things regarded as having particular shared characteristics and 'division' refers to the action of separating something into parts or the process of being separated.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (x).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

  1. signatures

  2. autograph

  3. fingerprints

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

Here, ‘fingerprints’ is the correct answer as fingerprint is a distinctive or identifying mark or characteristic. In this context, 'signatures' and 'autograph' are incorrect as the passage refers to an animal. 'DNA' is incorrect as it requires genetic testing and the passage clearly refers to stripes that are apparent.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (vii).

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. stuffed

  2. crammed

  3. filled

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

Here, ‘stuffed’ is the correct option as ‘stuffed and mounted’ are the terms used in the art form of taxidermy where dead animals are prepared in a lifelike state so that they can be exhibited. It is relevant to the context as the topic is about animals. 'Crammed' means to fill something tightly in insufficient space; 'filled' is used when something is put into a container as much as the available space would allow, and 'packed' means compressed to capacity.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (x).

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. considered

  2. assumed

  3. endorsed

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

Here, 'considered' is the correct option as it implies thinking or believing (carefully about the black jaguar as a separate species) before making a decision. To assume is to suppose without any proof, to endorse is to declare the approval publically and to support is to bear the weight or maintain.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (vi).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

  1. distrust

  2. disbelief

  3. mistrust

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

Here, 'disbelief' is the correct option as it refers to inability or refusal to accept that something is true or real. Here, ‘disbelief’ refers to the enormous size of the tigers. 'Distrust' is the feeling that someone or something cannot be relied upon; 'mistrust' is lack of trust or suspicion; and 'atheism' refers to the disbelief or lack of belief in the existence of God.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (i).

Directions: Read the following passage having some numbered blanks.

On-site educational programs focus on a (i)______ tour of the sanctuary where the children learn about the (ii)______ animals like the big cat and (iii)_______ of the animals in the zoo. Children (iv)_______ see more than a dozen (v)_______ of cat and other animals standing only 4 to 6 feet away in many cases. Many children automatically react in (vi)_______ to the enormous (vii)_______ of the tigers when they experience them up-close. The typical tour for young children focuses - on simple (viii)_______ about the animals as the children (ix)_______ them. For example, children age 5 to 10 will hear about how a tiger’s stripes are like (x)_______ and no two tigers have the same stripes.

  1. running

  2. sliding

  3. walking

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

Here, the paragraph is talking about a tour of a sanctuary by children and a tour can only be walking, and not running, sliding or riding. Other options are irrelevant in this context.