The Cloze Test is a crucial part of the English section in NDA, CDS, and AFCAT 1 2025 exams. It assesses a candidate’s ability to understand grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure in a passage. Candidates are given a paragraph with missing words, and they must choose the correct words to complete the passage logically and grammatically.
Directions: In these questions, in the following passage some of the words have been left out. Read the passage carefully and choose the correct out of four alternatives.
Almost every full Moon night, the officials in Andaman and Nicobar islands take part in a cautious ritual. The tribesmen watch from a safe distance as the officials ……1…… the island in a boat ……2…… gifts for them. The islanders come ……3…… hesitantly only after the officials ……4…… dumped the coconuts brought ……5…… them onto the beach and begin ……6…… away from their small island. On some nights the tribals even ……7…… up enough courage to swim up to a few feet ……8…… from the boat. The officials mention that they do ……9…… want to interfere with the way of life of the tribals. The island ……10…… heavily on the mainland for most foods.
Q1) (a) approach (b) depart (c) present (d) absent
Ans. (a)
Q2) (a) coming (b) leaving (c) carrying (d) relieving
Ans. (c)
Q3) (a) forward (b) backward (c) sides (d) upward
Ans. (a)
Q4) (a) has (b) have (c) had (d) be
Ans. (b)
Q5) (a) by (b) to (c) in (d) for
Ans. (d)
Q6) (a) watching (b) seeing (c) sailing (d) stopping
Ans. (c)
Q7) (a) leave (b) muster (c) come (d) present
Ans. (b)
Q8) (a) correctly (b) distantly (c) near (d) away
Ans. (d)
Q9) (a) no (b) neither (c) not (d) nor
Ans. (c)
Q10) (a) spy (b) rely (c) occupy (d) reply
Ans. (b)
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Why is Cloze Test Important?
- Tests Overall Language Proficiency – It evaluates both grammatical accuracy and contextual understanding of a passage.
- Enhances Reading Comprehension – Candidates must grasp the theme and logical flow of the passage to select the correct words.
- Improves Vocabulary and Grammar – Understanding collocations, prepositions, articles, conjunctions, and verb forms is essential to solving these questions.
- High-Scoring Section – With the right strategy and practice, Cloze Test questions can be solved quickly and accurately, helping candidates maximize their scores.
Types of Cloze Test Questions
- Vocabulary-Based Questions – Choosing the correct word based on meaning and context.
- Grammar-Based Questions – Focusing on tense, prepositions, articles, and subject-verb agreement.
- Contextual Understanding – Selecting words that maintain the logical flow of the passage.
How to Prepare for Cloze Test?
- Strengthen Grammar – Focus on commonly tested topics like tenses, prepositions, conjunctions, and subject-verb agreement.
- Improve Vocabulary – Learn synonyms, antonyms, idioms, and commonly confused words.
- Develop Reading Skills – Reading newspapers, novels, and editorials helps in understanding different writing styles.
- Practice Regularly – Solve previous years’ papers and mock tests to enhance speed and accuracy.
MCQ Session on Cloze Test
In Cloze Test MCQ Class 1, I conducted an interactive session where candidates solved important questions from this topic. This helped them improve their comprehension skills, accuracy, and time management, making them better prepared for the exam.
Conclusion
Mastering the Cloze Test is essential for excelling in NDA, CDS & AFCAT 1 2025 exams. A strong foundation in grammar and vocabulary, along with regular practice, will ensure that candidates can tackle these questions efficiently. With the right approach, this topic can be a high-scoring and easy-to-master section.
