The Cloze Test has become one of the most important and high-yield topics in the English section of competitive defence exams such as NDA, CDS, and AFCAT. In our Cloze Test MCQ Live Class 2, we focused on helping candidates strengthen their ability to choose the most appropriate word to fill in the blanks of a given passage — testing their grammar skills, vocabulary range, and overall comprehension.
This session served as a practical guide to understanding how grammar rules and contextual vocabulary work together in a real exam setting. The ability to apply both seamlessly is what sets apart a confident aspirant from a struggling one.
What Is a Cloze Test?
A Cloze Test typically consists of a passage with multiple blanks, each blank having four options. Candidates must choose the correct word for each blank so that the passage remains logically consistent, grammatically sound, and semantically meaningful.
Directions: In these questions, in the following passages some of the words have been left out. Read the passages carefully and choose the correct out of four alternatives.
Many parents greet their children’s teenage years with needless dread. While teens …(1)… assault us with heavy-metal music, …(2)…. outlandish clothes and spend all …(3)… time with friends, such behaviour …(4)… adds up to full scale revolt. Teenage …(5)…, according to psychologist Laurence Steinberg, has been …(6)… exaggerated. Sociologist Sanford Dom Busch agrees. “The …(7)… that teenagers inevitably rebel is a …(8)… that has the potential for causing great family …(9)…” says Dom Busch. He believes the notion can …(10)… communication during this critical time for parents to influence youngsters.
Q1) (a) can (b) must (c) may (d) should
Ans. (c)
Q2) (a) show (b) dress (c) put (d) flaunt
Ans. (d)
Q3) (a) her (b) his (c) their (d) our
Ans. (c)
Q4) (a) sporadically (b) always (c) infrequently (d) scarcely
Ans. (d)
Q5) (a) rebellion (b) subversion (c) mania (d) revolution
Ans. (a)
Q6) (a) always (b) never (c) greatly (d) hardly
Ans. (c)
Q7) (a) complaint (b) surmise (c) accusation (d) idea
Ans. (d)
Q8) (a) myth (b) story (c) fact (d) reality
Ans. (a)
Q9) (a) ruin (b) downfall (c) harm (d) defeat
Ans. (a)
Q10) (a) destroy (b) suffocate (c) damage (d) injure
Ans. (b)
For more questions, check out NDA-CDS-AFCAT 2 2025 Exam English Live – Cloze Test – MCQ Class 2
What Was Covered in Cloze Test MCQ Live Class 2
This class focused on passages that required both grammatical accuracy and vocabulary depth. The blanks covered various aspects including:
- Tense consistency
- Use of appropriate determiners
- Collocations (e.g., make a decision, take charge)
- Contextual word meaning
- Logical connectors (however, although, therefore)
Key Takeaways for Aspirants
- 📘 Grammar Matters: Articles, prepositions, conjunctions, and verb tenses play a huge role.
- 📚 Vocabulary in Action: Words with similar meanings can’t be used interchangeably unless the context fits perfectly.
- 🔁 Passage Coherence: Every blank should logically follow the previous sentence — think holistically.
Common Mistakes Covered and Corrected
- ❌ Filling blanks based on instinct, not logic.
- ❌ Ignoring the tone of the passage (formal/informal, optimistic/pessimistic).
- ❌ Overlooking grammatical clues from the surrounding sentences.
- ✅ Solution: Read the entire passage first, understand the theme, and then fill in blanks one by one with reasoning.
Tips Shared in Class for Cloze Test Success
- 🔄 Practice reading entire paragraphs — not just isolated sentences.
- 📕 Build vocabulary through daily editorial reading.
- 🧩 Use the elimination method — discard the clearly incorrect options first.
- 🔍 Check for tone and flow — the right word must support the overall meaning.
Conclusion
The Cloze Test MCQ Live Class 2 gave students hands-on experience with a crucial question type that tests multiple English skills at once. By combining grammar precision with vocabulary intuition, candidates can solve Cloze Test questions confidently and score higher in the English section of NDA, CDS & AFCAT 2 2025 Exams.
Consistent practice of such integrated questions not only improves language skills but also boosts exam-day confidence—bringing aspirants one step closer to success.
