The Cloze Test is a pivotal part of the English section in exams like NDA, CDS, and AFCAT 1 2025, designed to assess a candidate’s proficiency in vocabulary, grammar, and contextual understanding. This section presents candidates with a passage where certain words are omitted, and their task is to choose the most contextually appropriate words from multiple choices, completing the passage meaningfully.
Directions: In the following questions, the sentence given with blank to be filled in with an appropriate word. Select the correct alternative out of the four and indicate it by selecting the appropriate option.
A seminar is generally a form of…(1)… interaction, either at an academy… (2)… or a commercial or…(3)… organisation. It has the function of…(4)…. Small groups for…(5)… meetings, focusing each time on some… (6)… subject, in which everyone present is… (7)… to participate. This is often…(8)… through an ongoing dialogue with a seminar…(9)… or instructor. Normally participants must not be …(10)… in the field under discussion.
Q1) (a) academic (b) social (c) informal (d) artificial
Ans. (c)
Q2) (a) institution (b) intermission (c) intervention (d) interference
Ans. (a)
Q3) (a) provincial (b) proverbial (c) professional (d) progressive
Ans. (c)
Q4) (a) bringing out (b) bringing together (c) bringing among (d) bringing off
Ans. (b)
Q5) (a) recurring (b) repeating (c) reverting (d) reforming
Ans. (a)
Q6) (a) particular (b) partial (c) previous (d) prevented
Ans. (a)
Q7) (a) entrusted (b) encouraged (c) enlarged (d) endured
Ans. (b)
Q8) (a) accomplished (b) acknowledged (c) acquainted (d) acquired
Ans. (a)
Q9) (a) follower (b) member (c) leader (d) associate
Ans. (c)
Q10) (a) professional (b) teacher (c) starter (d) beginner
Ans. (d)
For more questions, check out NDA-CDS-AFCAT 1 2025 Exam English Live – Cloze Test – Class 2
The Cloze Test requires more than rote learning of vocabulary; it demands an understanding of grammar rules, context, and sentence structure. As each blank demands specific word types—such as nouns, verbs, prepositions, or conjunctions—the candidate must evaluate how each option fits the sentence flow and overarching theme. A strong grasp of grammar is essential, as rules related to subject-verb agreement, tense consistency, and prepositions play a crucial role in arriving at the correct answer. Additionally, a rich vocabulary allows candidates to understand subtle differences between synonyms and identify words that best suit the context, especially when dealing with idiomatic language or phrasal verbs.
In Cloze Test Class 2, we conducted a targeted MCQ session where candidates practiced solving high-priority questions. This interactive approach allowed them to apply their grammar and vocabulary knowledge under exam-like conditions, boosting both accuracy and speed. These practice sessions were particularly helpful in developing an instinct for contextual clues, helping candidates discern patterns and structures that frequently appear in Cloze Test passages.
In summary, the Cloze Test is an invaluable measure of a candidate’s language and reasoning abilities. Mastery of this topic not only ensures a higher score in the English section but also enhances overall language proficiency, which is essential for performing well across all competitive exams.
