Cluster · Cloze Passage and Reading Comprehension

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Cloze Passage and Reading Comprehension
Questions
224
Umbrella sub-concepts
antonym selection cloze passage cloze passage (contextual fill-in-blank) cloze_passage fill blanks fill_in_the_blanks passage inference passage sentence completion reading comprehension reading comprehension inference reading_comprehension single-sentence fill-in-blank synonym selection
Questions in this cluster
224 total
Question Category Subtype Difficulty

According to World Health Organization (WHO), “Hygiene refers to ______ and practices that help to maintain ______ and ______ the spread of diseases.”

[SSC CGL 2021]

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science intermediate

__________ is defined as the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resist diseases and to meet emergency situations. [Constable GD Examination 2022]

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science intermediate

__________ is defined as the body’s ability to function efficiently and effectively in work and leisure activities, to be healthy, to resist diseases and to meet emergency situations.

[SSC GD 2022]

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science intermediate

निम्नलिखित प्रश्न में, चार विकल्पों में से, उस सही विकल्प का चयन करें जो दिए गए अनुच्छेद के लिए अंतिम वाक्य का सही विकल्प हो।

समय प्रबंधन एक बहुत ही आवश्यक कौशल है। जो हमारे कार्य और उनके उद्देश्यों को निश्चित योजना के तहत सही से पूरा करता है। समय प्रबंधन से तात्पर्य समय को सही तरीके से उपयोग करना। ____________________ [Assistant Superintendent]

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hindi intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Riding a bicycle, also called cycling, has a number of health (1)______. Cycling is an aerobic activity, which means your heart, lungs and blood vessels all get a workout. It also helps (2)______ stamina and physical strength. Another important advantage is that cycling helps (3)______ endorphins or the feel-good chemicals in the brain (4)______ help reduce stress levels. People who (5)______ cycling as an exercise find that they have more energy for their day-to-day activities.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 5.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Riding a bicycle, also called cycling, has a number of health (1)______. Cycling is an aerobic activity, which means your heart, lungs and blood vessels all get a workout. It also helps (2)______ stamina and physical strength. Another important advantage is that cycling helps (3)______ endorphins or the feel-good chemicals in the brain (4)______ help reduce stress levels. People who (5)______ cycling as an exercise find that they have more energy for their day-to-day activities.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 3.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage some words have been deleted. Fill in the blanks with the help of alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each blank.

The importance of physical exercise in (1) ______ the incidence of heart attacks cannot be under estimated. The rise of heart attacks has been attaining (2) ______ proportion in recent times causing grave concern specially to the medical (3) ______. Walking is the best mode of physical exercise which (4) ______ no equipment, money, material or (5) ______ of a club.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Riding a bicycle, also called cycling, has a number of health (1)______. Cycling is an aerobic activity, which means your heart, lungs and blood vessels all get a workout. It also helps (2)______ stamina and physical strength. Another important advantage is that cycling helps (3)______ endorphins or the feel-good chemicals in the brain (4)______ help reduce stress levels. People who (5)______ cycling as an exercise find that they have more energy for their day-to-day activities.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 2.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Riding a bicycle, also called cycling, has a number of health (1)______. Cycling is an aerobic activity, which means your heart, lungs and blood vessels all get a workout. It also helps (2)______ stamina and physical strength. Another important advantage is that cycling helps (3)______ endorphins or the feel-good chemicals in the brain (4)______ help reduce stress levels. People who (5)______ cycling as an exercise find that they have more energy for their day-to-day activities.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 4.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Riding a bicycle, also called cycling, has a number of health (1)______. Cycling is an aerobic activity, which means your heart, lungs and blood vessels all get a workout. It also helps (2)______ stamina and physical strength. Another important advantage is that cycling helps (3)______ endorphins or the feel-good chemicals in the brain (4)______ help reduce stress levels. People who (5)______ cycling as an exercise find that they have more energy for their day-to-day activities.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank no. 1.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The term ‘health’ refers to human beings’ state of physical, psychological and (1)________ well-being. Health and fitness are (2)______ linked and we must concentrate on maintaining our health and (3)_______. If we need to be healthy, we must (4)_______ our wellness. We (5)______ start taking care of ourselves because health is wealth.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Every now and then there are going to be bad days, tough days, moods swings and all things nasty that may put a (1) ______ on our happy days. At any given moment, however, we are the ones who can make a (2)______ between letting these things get in the way or pushing them right out by (3) ______ time in things or people (4) ______ make us happy. I've had this list of things that has made me happy for years now. I made it back in college to help me deal with some difficult times that I faced then. Even today, every now and then when things go (5) ______ I always go back to this, and one or more things listed here always lights me up!

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

A group of researchers has (1) ______ that pleasure and positive states of mind are better for our health. This new intellectual approach to health is not only more powerful, but also has no side effects. Central to this claim are recent findings that even getting an education may add as much as 10 years to your (2) ______. That is why National Geographic featured John de Rosen in its book The Incredible Machine, which discussed old age. De Rosen, an artist, continued to paint until the week he died at age 91. The book notes: "Some scientists believe that retirement to a (3) ______ lifestyle initiates or aggravates medical problems, thus shortening life. According to a study of retired people, adults over 65 can learn a (4) ______ skill, like oil painting, as readily as younger students." So retiring from a job in a sense means retiring from life unless (5) ______ by some other, preferably new activity.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The term ‘health’ refers to human beings’ state of physical, psychological and (1)________ well-being. Health and fitness are (2)______ linked and we must concentrate on maintaining our health and (3)_______. If we need to be healthy, we must (4)_______ our wellness. We (5)______ start taking care of ourselves because health is wealth.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The term ‘health’ refers to human beings’ state of physical, psychological and (1)________ well-being. Health and fitness are (2)______ linked and we must concentrate on maintaining our health and (3)_______. If we need to be healthy, we must (4)_______ our wellness. We (5)______ start taking care of ourselves because health is wealth.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Every now and then there are going to be bad days, tough days, moods swings and all things nasty that may put a (1) ______ on our happy days. At any given moment, however, we are the ones who can make a (2)______ between letting these things get in the way or pushing them right out by (3) ______ time in things or people (4) ______ make us happy. I've had this list of things that has made me happy for years now. I made it back in college to help me deal with some difficult times that I faced then. Even today, every now and then when things go (5) ______ I always go back to this, and one or more things listed here always lights me up!

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The term ‘health’ refers to human beings’ state of physical, psychological and (1)________ well-being. Health and fitness are (2)______ linked and we must concentrate on maintaining our health and (3)_______. If we need to be healthy, we must (4)_______ our wellness. We (5)______ start taking care of ourselves because health is wealth.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

A group of researchers has (1) ______ that pleasure and positive states of mind are better for our health. This new intellectual approach to health is not only more powerful, but also has no side effects. Central to this claim are recent findings that even getting an education may add as much as 10 years to your (2) ______. That is why National Geographic featured John de Rosen in its book The Incredible Machine, which discussed old age. De Rosen, an artist, continued to paint until the week he died at age 91. The book notes: "Some scientists believe that retirement to a (3) ______ lifestyle initiates or aggravates medical problems, thus shortening life. According to a study of retired people, adults over 65 can learn a (4) ______ skill, like oil painting, as readily as younger students." So retiring from a job in a sense means retiring from life unless (5) ______ by some other, preferably new activity.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

A group of researchers has (1) ______ that pleasure and positive states of mind are better for our health. This new intellectual approach to health is not only more powerful, but also has no side effects. Central to this claim are recent findings that even getting an education may add as much as 10 years to your (2) ______. That is why National Geographic featured John de Rosen in its book The Incredible Machine, which discussed old age. De Rosen, an artist, continued to paint until the week he died at age 91. The book notes: "Some scientists believe that retirement to a (3) ______ lifestyle initiates or aggravates medical problems, thus shortening life. According to a study of retired people, adults over 65 can learn a (4) ______ skill, like oil painting, as readily as younger students." So retiring from a job in a sense means retiring from life unless (5) ______ by some other, preferably new activity.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

No matter how (1) ______ time you (2) ______ to improve your mental and emotional health, you will still need the company of (3) ______ to feel and function at your best. Humans are social (4) ______ with emotional needs for relationships and positive connections to others. We’re not meant to survive, (5) ______ alone thrive, in isolation.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. (4)

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
The term ‘health’ refers to human beings’ state of physical, psychological and (1)________ well-being. Health and fitness are (2)______ linked and we must concentrate on maintaining our health and (3)_______. If we need to be healthy, we must (4)_______ our wellness. We (5)______ start taking care of ourselves because health is wealth.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

No matter how (1) ______ time you (2) ______ to improve your mental and emotional health, you will still need the company of (3) ______ to feel and function at your best. Humans are social (4) ______ with emotional needs for relationships and positive connections to others. We’re not meant to survive, (5) ______ alone thrive, in isolation.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. (3)

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Strong mental health is not just the (1) ______ of mental health problems. (2) ______ mentally or emotionally healthy is (3) ______ more than being free of depression, anxiety or other psychological issues. (4) ______ than the absence of mental illness, mental health (5) ______ to the presence of positive characteristics and positive outlook towards life.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Strong mental health is not just the (1) ______ of mental health problems. (2) ______ mentally or emotionally healthy is (3) ______ more than being free of depression, anxiety or other psychological issues. (4) ______ than the absence of mental illness, mental health (5) ______ to the presence of positive characteristics and positive outlook towards life.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Starting and (1) ______ a positive daily morning routine is an investment and a way to do your best work every day. It also gives you structure, building forward-moving habits and creating momentum for the rest of the day. It helps you to (2) ______ priorities, limit procrastination, keep track of your goals. Your brain is at its (3) ______ in the morning. And you can get your best work and tasks done without struggle. But distractions can get the best of us. You get distracted and procrastinate. You make plans the previous day to get your most (4) ______ task done first thing in the morning, but you don't follow through on them. You are able to get things (5) ______ but not the right things.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Every now and then there are going to be bad days, tough days, moods swings and all things nasty that may put a (1) ______ on our happy days. At any given moment, however, we are the ones who can make a (2)______ between letting these things get in the way or pushing them right out by (3) ______ time in things or people (4) ______ make us happy. I've had this list of things that has made me happy for years now. I made it back in college to help me deal with some difficult times that I faced then. Even today, every now and then when things go (5) ______ I always go back to this, and one or more things listed here always lights me up!

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

No matter how (1) ______ time you (2) ______ to improve your mental and emotional health, you will still need the company of (3) ______ to feel and function at your best. Humans are social (4) ______ with emotional needs for relationships and positive connections to others. We’re not meant to survive, (5) ______ alone thrive, in isolation.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. (1)

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Strong mental health is not just the (1) ______ of mental health problems. (2) ______ mentally or emotionally healthy is (3) ______ more than being free of depression, anxiety or other psychological issues. (4) ______ than the absence of mental illness, mental health (5) ______ to the presence of positive characteristics and positive outlook towards life.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

No matter how (1) ______ time you (2) ______ to improve your mental and emotional health, you will still need the company of (3) ______ to feel and function at your best. Humans are social (4) ______ with emotional needs for relationships and positive connections to others. We’re not meant to survive, (5) ______ alone thrive, in isolation.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. (5)

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

No matter how (1) ______ time you (2) ______ to improve your mental and emotional health, you will still need the company of (3) ______ to feel and function at your best. Humans are social (4) ______ with emotional needs for relationships and positive connections to others. We’re not meant to survive, (5) ______ alone thrive, in isolation.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. (2)

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Starting and (1) ______ a positive daily morning routine is an investment and a way to do your best work every day. It also gives you structure, building forward-moving habits and creating momentum for the rest of the day. It helps you to (2) ______ priorities, limit procrastination, keep track of your goals. Your brain is at its (3) ______ in the morning. And you can get your best work and tasks done without struggle. But distractions can get the best of us. You get distracted and procrastinate. You make plans the previous day to get your most (4) ______ task done first thing in the morning, but you don't follow through on them. You are able to get things (5) ______ but not the right things.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Strong mental health is not just the (1) ______ of mental health problems. (2) ______ mentally or emotionally healthy is (3) ______ more than being free of depression, anxiety or other psychological issues. (4) ______ than the absence of mental illness, mental health (5) ______ to the presence of positive characteristics and positive outlook towards life.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Every now and then there are going to be bad days, tough days, moods swings and all things nasty that may put a (1) ______ on our happy days. At any given moment, however, we are the ones who can make a (2)______ between letting these things get in the way or pushing them right out by (3) ______ time in things or people (4) ______ make us happy. I've had this list of things that has made me happy for years now. I made it back in college to help me deal with some difficult times that I faced then. Even today, every now and then when things go (5) ______ I always go back to this, and one or more things listed here always lights me up!

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Every now and then there are going to be bad days, tough days, moods swings and all things nasty that may put a (1) ______ on our happy days. At any given moment, however, we are the ones who can make a (2)______ between letting these things get in the way or pushing them right out by (3) ______ time in things or people (4) ______ make us happy. I've had this list of things that has made me happy for years now. I made it back in college to help me deal with some difficult times that I faced then. Even today, every now and then when things go (5) ______ I always go back to this, and one or more things listed here always lights me up!

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

A group of researchers has (1) ______ that pleasure and positive states of mind are better for our health. This new intellectual approach to health is not only more powerful, but also has no side effects. Central to this claim are recent findings that even getting an education may add as much as 10 years to your (2) ______. That is why National Geographic featured John de Rosen in its book The Incredible Machine, which discussed old age. De Rosen, an artist, continued to paint until the week he died at age 91. The book notes: "Some scientists believe that retirement to a (3) ______ lifestyle initiates or aggravates medical problems, thus shortening life. According to a study of retired people, adults over 65 can learn a (4) ______ skill, like oil painting, as readily as younger students." So retiring from a job in a sense means retiring from life unless (5) ______ by some other, preferably new activity.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Starting and (1) ______ a positive daily morning routine is an investment and a way to do your best work every day. It also gives you structure, building forward-moving habits and creating momentum for the rest of the day. It helps you to (2) ______ priorities, limit procrastination, keep track of your goals. Your brain is at its (3) ______ in the morning. And you can get your best work and tasks done without struggle. But distractions can get the best of us. You get distracted and procrastinate. You make plans the previous day to get your most (4) ______ task done first thing in the morning, but you don't follow through on them. You are able to get things (5) ______ but not the right things.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 3.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Strong mental health is not just the (1) ______ of mental health problems. (2) ______ mentally or emotionally healthy is (3) ______ more than being free of depression, anxiety or other psychological issues. (4) ______ than the absence of mental illness, mental health (5) ______ to the presence of positive characteristics and positive outlook towards life.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Starting and (1) ______ a positive daily morning routine is an investment and a way to do your best work every day. It also gives you structure, building forward-moving habits and creating momentum for the rest of the day. It helps you to (2) ______ priorities, limit procrastination, keep track of your goals. Your brain is at its (3) ______ in the morning. And you can get your best work and tasks done without struggle. But distractions can get the best of us. You get distracted and procrastinate. You make plans the previous day to get your most (4) ______ task done first thing in the morning, but you don't follow through on them. You are able to get things (5) ______ but not the right things.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Starting and (1) ______ a positive daily morning routine is an investment and a way to do your best work every day. It also gives you structure, building forward-moving habits and creating momentum for the rest of the day. It helps you to (2) ______ priorities, limit procrastination, keep track of your goals. Your brain is at its (3) ______ in the morning. And you can get your best work and tasks done without struggle. But distractions can get the best of us. You get distracted and procrastinate. You make plans the previous day to get your most (4) ______ task done first thing in the morning, but you don't follow through on them. You are able to get things (5) ______ but not the right things.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 5.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

A group of researchers has (1) ______ that pleasure and positive states of mind are better for our health. This new intellectual approach to health is not only more powerful, but also has no side effects. Central to this claim are recent findings that even getting an education may add as much as 10 years to your (2) ______. That is why National Geographic featured John de Rosen in its book The Incredible Machine, which discussed old age. De Rosen, an artist, continued to paint until the week he died at age 91. The book notes: "Some scientists believe that retirement to a (3) ______ lifestyle initiates or aggravates medical problems, thus shortening life. According to a study of retired people, adults over 65 can learn a (4) ______ skill, like oil painting, as readily as younger students." So retiring from a job in a sense means retiring from life unless (5) ______ by some other, preferably new activity.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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english cloze_passage intermediate

In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Everybody (1)_____ of age, shape, size and ability needs to become more active every day. We should all be moving more. Did you know that an active life is (2)_____ for physical and mental health and well-being?
Regular physical activity can help (3)______ our risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes, and conditions like obesity, hypertension and depression. Being active at every age (4)______ the quality of life and everyone’s chances of remaining healthy and (5)_________.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 2.

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Maintaining good health doesn't happen by (1)______. It requires work and smart lifestyle choices. A healthy diet is rich in fibre, whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables, ‘good’ or unsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids. Going easy on processed foods is another element of healthy eating. Physical activity is also necessary for good health. It can greatly (2)_____ your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, breast and colon cancer, depression, and falls. Physical activity (3)_____ sleep, endurance, and even sex. Finding ways to reduce stress is another strategy that can help you stay healthy, given the connection between stress and a variety of (4)_____. Try meditation, mindfulness, yoga, (5)_____ on weekends, and taking vacations.

 

Select the most appropriate word to fill in blank 1.

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Maintaining good health doesn't happen by (1)______. It requires work and smart lifestyle choices. A healthy diet is rich in fibre, whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables, ‘good’ or unsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids. Going easy on processed foods is another element of healthy eating. Physical activity is also necessary for good health. It can greatly (2)_____ your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, breast and colon cancer, depression, and falls. Physical activity (3)_____ sleep, endurance, and even sex. Finding ways to reduce stress is another strategy that can help you stay healthy, given the connection between stress and a variety of (4)_____. Try meditation, mindfulness, yoga, (5)_____ on weekends, and taking vacations.

 

Select the most appropriate word to fill in blank 3.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Everybody (1)_____ of age, shape, size and ability needs to become more active every day. We should all be moving more. Did you know that an active life is (2)_____ for physical and mental health and well-being?
Regular physical activity can help (3)______ our risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes, and conditions like obesity, hypertension and depression. Being active at every age (4)______ the quality of life and everyone’s chances of remaining healthy and (5)_________.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 1.

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In the following passage some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.
Maintaining good health doesn't happen by (1)______. It requires work and smart lifestyle choices. A healthy diet is rich in fibre, whole grains, fresh fruits, and vegetables, ‘good’ or unsaturated fats, and omega-3 fatty acids. Going easy on processed foods is another element of healthy eating. Physical activity is also necessary for good health. It can greatly (2)_____ your risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, breast and colon cancer, depression, and falls. Physical activity (3)_____ sleep, endurance, and even sex. Finding ways to reduce stress is another strategy that can help you stay healthy, given the connection between stress and a variety of (4)_____. Try meditation, mindfulness, yoga, (5)_____ on weekends, and taking vacations.

 

Select the most appropriate word to fill in blank 2.

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In the following passage, some words have been deleted. Read the passage carefully and select the most appropriate option to fill in each blank.

Everybody (1)_____ of age, shape, size and ability needs to become more active every day. We should all be moving more. Did you know that an active life is (2)_____ for physical and mental health and well-being?
Regular physical activity can help (3)______ our risk of cancer and type 2 diabetes, and conditions like obesity, hypertension and depression. Being active at every age (4)______ the quality of life and everyone’s chances of remaining healthy and (5)_________.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank number 4.

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