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 (vii).

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. volume

  2. size

  3. amount

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

Here, 'size' is the correct option as size is the relative extent of something, here it is the tiger. 'Volume' is the amount of space that a substance or object occupies, or that is enclosed within a container. 'Amount' is a quantity of something and 'dimension' is a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth or height. Here, the passage is talking about the size of tiger, and not about its volume, amount or dimensions. Other options are irrelevant in this context.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (ii).

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. extrinsic

  2. weird

  3. alien

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

Here, 'exotic' is the correct option as here we are talking about rare and mysterious animals. 'Extrinsic' is something that is not forming part of or belonging to a thing. 'Weird' is something supernatural and 'alien' is a hypothetical or fictional being from another world.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (ix).

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. scan

  2. see

  3. spy

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

Here, ‘see’ is the correct option as it implies to perceive with the eyes. ‘Scan’ implies look at all parts of something carefully in order to detect some feature, ‘spy’ implies to observe someone furtively and ‘detect’ implies to discover or identify the presence or existence of something.

Multiple choice

Fill blank (viii).

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. facts

  2. evidences

  3. events

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

Here, 'fact' is the correct option as it implies a thing that is known or proved to be true. 'Evidence' is the available information indicating whether a belief or proposition is true or valid. 'Event' is a thing that happens or takes place, especially one of importance and 'benchmark' is a standard or point of reference against which things may be compared.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blank (iv) with the help of the alternatives given.

It is difficult to find a person who would put a good word for the kind of bureaucracy we have in India. Incidentally, things may now be seen as coming to a head. ...(i)... the attainment of independence, India has ...(ii)... from time to time several high power ...(iii)... or commissions to ...(iv)... the administration. In spite of all this, the impression ...(v)... that the Indian variety of bureaucracy has been slow and slothful. The fact is that the ...(vi)... of bureaucracy happens to be ...(vii)... the same all over the world. Even in the USA, presidents have ...(viii)... a great deal of concern ...(ix)... the manner in which bureaucracy has been functioning at various levels. In spite of all this, extensive changes cannot be ...(x)... in the near future.

  1. perform

  2. reform

  3. revive

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

Reform means the improvement or amendment of what is wrong, corrupt, unsatisfactory, etc. (bureaucracy needs reform for improved performance).  Revive means to restore to life or consciousness. So, it cannot be the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blank (viii) with the help of the alternatives given.

It is difficult to find a person who would put a good word for the kind of bureaucracy we have in India. Incidentally, things may now be seen as coming to a head. ...(i)... the attainment of independence, India has ...(ii)... from time to time several high power ...(iii)... or commissions to ...(iv)... the administration. In spite of all this, the impression ...(v)... that the Indian variety of bureaucracy has been slow and slothful. The fact is that the ...(vi)... of bureaucracy happens to be ...(vii)... the same all over the world. Even in the USA, presidents have ...(viii)... a great deal of concern ...(ix)... the manner in which bureaucracy has been functioning at various levels. In spite of all this, extensive changes cannot be ...(x)... in the near future.

  1. asserted

  2. declared

  3. voiced

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

To raise/express/voice concerns means to express something that worries you. It makes sense in this context.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blank (v) with the help of the alternatives given.

It is difficult to find a person who would put a good word for the kind of bureaucracy we have in India. Incidentally, things may now be seen as coming to a head. ...(i)... the attainment of independence, India has ...(ii)... from time to time several high power ...(iii)... or commissions to ...(iv)... the administration. In spite of all this, the impression ...(v)... that the Indian variety of bureaucracy has been slow and slothful. The fact is that the ...(vi)... of bureaucracy happens to be ...(vii)... the same all over the world. Even in the USA, presidents have ...(viii)... a great deal of concern ...(ix)... the manner in which bureaucracy has been functioning at various levels. In spite of all this, extensive changes cannot be ...(x)... in the near future.

  1. insists

  2. subsists

  3. consists

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

Here, the sentence implies that in spite of the reforms the impression did not change. Persist means to continue steadfastly or firmly in some state, purpose, course of action, or the like, especially in spite of opposition. So, it fits the context here.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blank (i) with the help of the alternatives given.

It is difficult to find a person who would put a good word for the kind of bureaucracy we have in India. Incidentally, things may now be seen as coming to a head. ...(i)... the attainment of independence, India has ...(ii)... from time to time several high power ...(iii)... or commissions to ...(iv)... the administration. In spite of all this, the impression ...(v)... that the Indian variety of bureaucracy has been slow and slothful. The fact is that the ...(vi)... of bureaucracy happens to be ...(vii)... the same all over the world. Even in the USA, presidents have ...(viii)... a great deal of concern ...(ix)... the manner in which bureaucracy has been functioning at various levels. In spite of all this, extensive changes cannot be ...(x)... in the near future.

  1. From

  2. With

  3. Till

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

Since means from then (attainment of independence) till now. So, it fits the blank here.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blank (x) with the help of the alternatives given.

It is difficult to find a person who would put a good word for the kind of bureaucracy we have in India. Incidentally, things may now be seen as coming to a head. ...(i)... the attainment of independence, India has ...(ii)... from time to time several high power ...(iii)... or commissions to ...(iv)... the administration. In spite of all this, the impression ...(v)... that the Indian variety of bureaucracy has been slow and slothful. The fact is that the ...(vi)... of bureaucracy happens to be ...(vii)... the same all over the world. Even in the USA, presidents have ...(viii)... a great deal of concern ...(ix)... the manner in which bureaucracy has been functioning at various levels. In spite of all this, extensive changes cannot be ...(x)... in the near future.

  1. accepted

  2. expected

  3. affected

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

'In the near future' makes the answer clear. Expect means to regard something as likely to happen (in future). Other options do not fit the blank here. 

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blank (ix) with the help of the alternatives given.

It is difficult to find a person who would put a good word for the kind of bureaucracy we have in India. Incidentally, things may now be seen as coming to a head. ...(i)... the attainment of independence, India has ...(ii)... from time to time several high power ...(iii)... or commissions to ...(iv)... the administration. In spite of all this, the impression ...(v)... that the Indian variety of bureaucracy has been slow and slothful. The fact is that the ...(vi)... of bureaucracy happens to be ...(vii)... the same all over the world. Even in the USA, presidents have ...(viii)... a great deal of concern ...(ix)... the manner in which bureaucracy has been functioning at various levels. In spite of all this, extensive changes cannot be ...(x)... in the near future.

  1. on

  2. at

  3. with

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

We show concern at/over something. So, option 2 is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blank (vi) with the help of the alternatives given.

It is difficult to find a person who would put a good word for the kind of bureaucracy we have in India. Incidentally, things may now be seen as coming to a head. ...(i)... the attainment of independence, India has ...(ii)... from time to time several high power ...(iii)... or commissions to ...(iv)... the administration. In spite of all this, the impression ...(v)... that the Indian variety of bureaucracy has been slow and slothful. The fact is that the ...(vi)... of bureaucracy happens to be ...(vii)... the same all over the world. Even in the USA, presidents have ...(viii)... a great deal of concern ...(ix)... the manner in which bureaucracy has been functioning at various levels. In spite of all this, extensive changes cannot be ...(x)... in the near future.

  1. arrangement

  2. function

  3. growth

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

Function here means role. It means an activity that is natural to or the purpose of a person or thing. The passage talks about 'the functioning of the bureaucracy".

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blank (ii) with the help of the alternatives given.

It is difficult to find a person who would put a good word for the kind of bureaucracy we have in India. Incidentally, things may now be seen as coming to a head. ...(i)... the attainment of independence, India has ...(ii)... from time to time several high power ...(iii)... or commissions to ...(iv)... the administration. In spite of all this, the impression ...(v)... that the Indian variety of bureaucracy has been slow and slothful. The fact is that the ...(vi)... of bureaucracy happens to be ...(vii)... the same all over the world. Even in the USA, presidents have ...(viii)... a great deal of concern ...(ix)... the manner in which bureaucracy has been functioning at various levels. In spite of all this, extensive changes cannot be ...(x)... in the near future.

  1. arranged

  2. appointed

  3. framed

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

Commissions and committees are either appointed or formed. So, option 2 is the correct answer.

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blank (iii) with the help of the alternatives given.

It is difficult to find a person who would put a good word for the kind of bureaucracy we have in India. Incidentally, things may now be seen as coming to a head. ...(i)... the attainment of independence, India has ...(ii)... from time to time several high power ...(iii)... or commissions to ...(iv)... the administration. In spite of all this, the impression ...(v)... that the Indian variety of bureaucracy has been slow and slothful. The fact is that the ...(vi)... of bureaucracy happens to be ...(vii)... the same all over the world. Even in the USA, presidents have ...(viii)... a great deal of concern ...(ix)... the manner in which bureaucracy has been functioning at various levels. In spite of all this, extensive changes cannot be ...(x)... in the near future.

  1. parties

  2. companies

  3. committees

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

High power committees make sense as 'committees' or commissions are formed by the government. Committee means a person or group of persons elected or appointed to perform some service or function, as to investigate, report on, or act upon a particular matter. Gang means a group of people with compatible tastes or mutual interests who gather together for social reasons

Multiple choice

Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been left out. First read the passage over and try to understand what it is about. Then fill in the blank (vii) with the help of the alternatives given.

It is difficult to find a person who would put a good word for the kind of bureaucracy we have in India. Incidentally, things may now be seen as coming to a head. ...(i)... the attainment of independence, India has ...(ii)... from time to time several high power ...(iii)... or commissions to ...(iv)... the administration. In spite of all this, the impression ...(v)... that the Indian variety of bureaucracy has been slow and slothful. The fact is that the ...(vi)... of bureaucracy happens to be ...(vii)... the same all over the world. Even in the USA, presidents have ...(viii)... a great deal of concern ...(ix)... the manner in which bureaucracy has been functioning at various levels. In spite of all this, extensive changes cannot be ...(x)... in the near future.

  1. practically

  2. structurally

  3. precisely

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

Practically means virtually; almost, which makes sense here as the sentence implies that the function of the bureaucracy is almost the same all over the world.

Multiple choice

Choose the appropriate word and fill in the blank (15).

Directions: In the following passage there are blanks each of which has been numbered. For each blank five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately.

I had ___(6)____ to become a multipurpose manager. I took three steps to accomplish this. First, I took very ___(7)___ part in professional associations. I ___(8)___ the National President of the Indian Society for Training and Development–one of the ___(9)___ organizations for HR professionals. This helped me to grow professionally. My communication skills ___(10)____ It also taught me ____(11)___ to conduct meetings in an effective manner. My job ___(12)___ me to different parts of the country and I ____(13)___ believe that …(14)… provided me with an education. I also wrote a lot. Newspaper editors often approached me with ___(15)___ to write articles for their publications.

  1. wish

  2. offer

  3. appointments

  4. requests

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

 Requests is the correct answer. Offer means newpapes editors want to provide something as they think the writer wants help. Requests means newspaper editorswant help from the writer. Since, the writer had become quite accomplished he was requested by newspapers not offered.....Other options are out of context.