Cloze
Test contains both passage/comprehension and fill in the blanks. It
checks your reading comprehension as well as your grammar and vocabulary. It is
an important and high scoring section in English paper.
Cloze Tests are asked in English Comprehension tests in various competitive
exams such as banking, insurance, SSC, railways, MBA, board exams, etc. You
need to understand the flow and context of the passage in the cloze test and
fill in the blanks with an appropriate option. The options can be anything from
grammar to correct use of words.
How to score maximum in the Cloze Test
*
Highlight the keywords while reading the passage or read it slowly to understand the context of the passage.
* The keywords will help you identify the theme of the
passage. It could be science and technology, environment, economics,
social/moral values, etc.
* While choosing the correct option link the sentences
together to verify your answer. It is a passage and sentences have a
logical connection.
* Try not to answer based on your opinion and prior knowledge. Always answer based on the author’s perspective. The tone
could be narrative, critical, humorous, analytical, descriptive, etc.
* When you get confused with options, just go with the option
which is more often used than others.
* Elimination method also works well when we
find other options irrelevant except one. In such a case, place the one option
in the blank and re-read the sentence to make sure the answer/option makes
sense.
Notes:
* No need to spend much time on a particular
question, if it is taking time. Move to the next question and review it
in the end if time allows.
* Remain calm during the test.
* Go through a standard grammar book of your choice to brush
up basic grammar. OR,
Refer to our teacher's notes.
* Make a habit of reading. Read
articles/newspapers/novels etc. to develop your reading skills. It’ll build
your vocabulary as well.
* Attempt our practice tests. They are based on
questions asked in previous exams. They will help you practice different types
of 'cloze tests' for different passages.
* Practice as much as you can. We’ll keep adding
practice tests for the aspirants.
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