Cluster · Cloze Passage Comprehension

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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.

Democracy is a form of government where the power lies ______(1) the people. It is based on the principles of equality, freedom and the rule of law. In a democratic society, ______(2) have the right to participate in the decision-making process, _________(3) directly or through elected representatives. Democracy also allows for the ________(4) of individual rights and liberties. While democracy is not without its challenges, such as the need to balance competing interests and the risk of ___________(5) movements, it remains one of the most widely embraced forms of government around the world.

 

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.
Upgrading the higher education sector especially in terms of patents filed and cutting-edge research output is (1)______ in improving India’s global ranking. Our sustainable (2)______ development depends on human resources. A quality higher education base is essential to reap the full benefits of our demographic dividend. In higher education, the strategies of the 12th plan (3)______ on technical education, distance learning, quality research, infrastructure, faculty, and curriculum content. (4)______ efforts of the government departments and the private sector are needed to (5)______ the plan’s educational goals.

 

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.
Upgrading the higher education sector especially in terms of patents filed and cutting-edge research output is (1)______ in improving India’s global ranking. Our sustainable (2)______ development depends on human resources. A quality higher education base is essential to reap the full benefits of our demographic dividend. In higher education, the strategies of the 12th plan (3)______ on technical education, distance learning, quality research, infrastructure, faculty, and curriculum content. (4)______ efforts of the government departments and the private sector are needed to (5)______ the plan’s educational goals.

 

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.
Upgrading the higher education sector especially in terms of patents filed and cutting-edge research output is (1)______ in improving India’s global ranking. Our sustainable (2)______ development depends on human resources. A quality higher education base is essential to reap the full benefits of our demographic dividend. In higher education, the strategies of the 12th plan (3)______ on technical education, distance learning, quality research, infrastructure, faculty, and curriculum content. (4)______ efforts of the government departments and the private sector are needed to (5)______ the plan’s educational goals.

 

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.
Upgrading the higher education sector especially in terms of patents filed and cutting-edge research output is (1)______ in improving India’s global ranking. Our sustainable (2)______ development depends on human resources. A quality higher education base is essential to reap the full benefits of our demographic dividend. In higher education, the strategies of the 12th plan (3)______ on technical education, distance learning, quality research, infrastructure, faculty, and curriculum content. (4)______ efforts of the government departments and the private sector are needed to (5)______ the plan’s educational goals.

 

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.
Upgrading the higher education sector especially in terms of patents filed and cutting-edge research output is (1)______ in improving India’s global ranking. Our sustainable (2)______ development depends on human resources. A quality higher education base is essential to reap the full benefits of our demographic dividend. In higher education, the strategies of the 12th plan (3)______ on technical education, distance learning, quality research, infrastructure, faculty, and curriculum content. (4)______ efforts of the government departments and the private sector are needed to (5)______ the plan’s educational goals.

 

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 the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The challenge in Madras high court to the Emergency-era shifting of education from state list to concurrent list (1) _______ a futile exercise in turning back the clock. Forty-six years have passed (2) _______ the 42 Constitution Amendment Act. In this period, the education sector has seen far too many changes, and most can’t be (3) _______ . For instance, a common national medical test now allows students the ease of appearing for just one examination instead of multiple ones conducted by each state. States still enjoy (4) _______ to operate their own universities, schools and education syllabus. Private sector is also flourishing in education. And the policy tinkering at all levels goes on. UGC is restructuring UG, PG and doctoral programmes. States are trying out clustering of schools, closing down smaller schools. Instruction in English seems to have lost favour at the Centre, even though society is (5) _______ headed in the opposite direction. But the moot point is no one entity can claim complete control. It is a diverse ecosystem. Far more important issues than locating education in the Constitution are at stake.

 

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.
We must understand that people can process very little information presented orally. So, it is (1)____, particularly for a teacher, to realise that the students have sometimes listened to three or four teachers (2) ____you. So, the teacher must have props like notes, handouts and slides that will make the learning material (3) ____ alive for the students and stay that way with them. A visual aid, a little movement or colour will get the students' attention. Another important thing to (4)____ is that long, complicated sentences spoken fast are simply too difficult for students to understand. It is, therefore, (5)____to use short sentences that make sense to them instantly.

 

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.
We must understand that people can process very little information presented orally. So, it is (1)____, particularly for a teacher, to realise that the students have sometimes listened to three or four teachers (2) ____you. So, the teacher must have props like notes, handouts and slides that will make the learning material (3) ____ alive for the students and stay that way with them. A visual aid, a little movement or colour will get the students' attention. Another important thing to (4)____ is that long, complicated sentences spoken fast are simply too difficult for students to understand. It is, therefore, (5)____to use short sentences that make sense to them instantly.

 

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.
We must understand that people can process very little information presented orally. So, it is (1)____, particularly for a teacher, to realise that the students have sometimes listened to three or four teachers (2) ____you. So, the teacher must have props like notes, handouts and slides that will make the learning material (3) ____ alive for the students and stay that way with them. A visual aid, a little movement or colour will get the students' attention. Another important thing to (4)____ is that long, complicated sentences spoken fast are simply too difficult for students to understand. It is, therefore, (5)____to use short sentences that make sense to them instantly.

 

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.
We must understand that people can process very little information presented orally. So, it is (1)____, particularly for a teacher, to realise that the students have sometimes listened to three or four teachers (2) ____you. So, the teacher must have props like notes, handouts and slides that will make the learning material (3) ____ alive for the students and stay that way with them. A visual aid, a little movement or colour will get the students' attention. Another important thing to (4)____ is that long, complicated sentences spoken fast are simply too difficult for students to understand. It is, therefore, (5)____to use short sentences that make sense to them instantly.

 

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.
We must understand that people can process very little information presented orally. So, it is (1)____, particularly for a teacher, to realise that the students have sometimes listened to three or four teachers (2) ____you. So, the teacher must have props like notes, handouts and slides that will make the learning material (3) ____ alive for the students and stay that way with them. A visual aid, a little movement or colour will get the students' attention. Another important thing to (4)____ is that long, complicated sentences spoken fast are simply too difficult for students to understand. It is, therefore, (5)____to use short sentences that make sense to them instantly.

 

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.
Centuries ago, Aryabhata, one of the most famous Indian mathematicians and astronomers (1)__________ the concept of zero, the base of the present (2)_______ system. With time, zero became a stepping stone to (3)_______ simplified computations, (4)______ the ways for development of algebra, algorithms and calculus, three pillars of modern mathematics, while eventually laying the (5)______ for computers.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 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.
Centuries ago, Aryabhata, one of the most famous Indian mathematicians and astronomers (1)__________ the concept of zero, the base of the present (2)_______ system. With time, zero became a stepping stone to (3)_______ simplified computations, (4)______ the ways for development of algebra, algorithms and calculus, three pillars of modern mathematics, while eventually laying the (5)______ for computers.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 4.

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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 the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The challenge in Madras high court to the Emergency-era shifting of education from state list to concurrent list (1) _______ a futile exercise in turning back the clock. Forty-six years have passed (2) _______ the 42 Constitution Amendment Act. In this period, the education sector has seen far too many changes, and most can’t be (3) _______ . For instance, a common national medical test now allows students the ease of appearing for just one examination instead of multiple ones conducted by each state. States still enjoy (4) _______ to operate their own universities, schools and education syllabus. Private sector is also flourishing in education. And the policy tinkering at all levels goes on. UGC is restructuring UG, PG and doctoral programmes. States are trying out clustering of schools, closing down smaller schools. Instruction in English seems to have lost favour at the Centre, even though society is (5) _______ headed in the opposite direction. But the moot point is no one entity can claim complete control. It is a diverse ecosystem. Far more important issues than locating education in the Constitution are at stake.

 

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. Fill in the blanks with the help of the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The challenge in Madras high court to the Emergency-era shifting of education from state list to concurrent list (1) _______ a futile exercise in turning back the clock. Forty-six years have passed (2) _______ the 42 Constitution Amendment Act. In this period, the education sector has seen far too many changes, and most can’t be (3) _______ . For instance, a common national medical test now allows students the ease of appearing for just one examination instead of multiple ones conducted by each state. States still enjoy (4) _______ to operate their own universities, schools and education syllabus. Private sector is also flourishing in education. And the policy tinkering at all levels goes on. UGC is restructuring UG, PG and doctoral programmes. States are trying out clustering of schools, closing down smaller schools. Instruction in English seems to have lost favour at the Centre, even though society is (5) _______ headed in the opposite direction. But the moot point is no one entity can claim complete control. It is a diverse ecosystem. Far more important issues than locating education in the Constitution are at stake.

 

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.
Centuries ago, Aryabhata, one of the most famous Indian mathematicians and astronomers (1)__________ the concept of zero, the base of the present (2)_______ system. With time, zero became a stepping stone to (3)_______ simplified computations, (4)______ the ways for development of algebra, algorithms and calculus, three pillars of modern mathematics, while eventually laying the (5)______ for computers.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 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.
Centuries ago, Aryabhata, one of the most famous Indian mathematicians and astronomers (1)__________ the concept of zero, the base of the present (2)_______ system. With time, zero became a stepping stone to (3)_______ simplified computations, (4)______ the ways for development of algebra, algorithms and calculus, three pillars of modern mathematics, while eventually laying the (5)______ for computers.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 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 the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The challenge in Madras high court to the Emergency-era shifting of education from state list to concurrent list (1) _______ a futile exercise in turning back the clock. Forty-six years have passed (2) _______ the 42 Constitution Amendment Act. In this period, the education sector has seen far too many changes, and most can’t be (3) _______ . For instance, a common national medical test now allows students the ease of appearing for just one examination instead of multiple ones conducted by each state. States still enjoy (4) _______ to operate their own universities, schools and education syllabus. Private sector is also flourishing in education. And the policy tinkering at all levels goes on. UGC is restructuring UG, PG and doctoral programmes. States are trying out clustering of schools, closing down smaller schools. Instruction in English seems to have lost favour at the Centre, even though society is (5) _______ headed in the opposite direction. But the moot point is no one entity can claim complete control. It is a diverse ecosystem. Far more important issues than locating education in the Constitution are at stake.

 

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.
Centuries ago, Aryabhata, one of the most famous Indian mathematicians and astronomers (1)__________ the concept of zero, the base of the present (2)_______ system. With time, zero became a stepping stone to (3)_______ simplified computations, (4)______ the ways for development of algebra, algorithms and calculus, three pillars of modern mathematics, while eventually laying the (5)______ for computers.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 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 the alternatives given. Select the most appropriate option for each number.

The challenge in Madras high court to the Emergency-era shifting of education from state list to concurrent list (1) _______ a futile exercise in turning back the clock. Forty-six years have passed (2) _______ the 42 Constitution Amendment Act. In this period, the education sector has seen far too many changes, and most can’t be (3) _______ . For instance, a common national medical test now allows students the ease of appearing for just one examination instead of multiple ones conducted by each state. States still enjoy (4) _______ to operate their own universities, schools and education syllabus. Private sector is also flourishing in education. And the policy tinkering at all levels goes on. UGC is restructuring UG, PG and doctoral programmes. States are trying out clustering of schools, closing down smaller schools. Instruction in English seems to have lost favour at the Centre, even though society is (5) _______ headed in the opposite direction. But the moot point is no one entity can claim complete control. It is a diverse ecosystem. Far more important issues than locating education in the Constitution are at stake.

 

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 education system is (1)_____ more and more frustrations among both students and teachers. And yet no one seems too clear about what can be done to make it more meaningful. (2)_______ reforms have been discussed at length but have come to nothing for one reason or another. The authorities are now peddling the idea of (3)______colleges as a means of toning up teaching standards. They argue that by allowing certain colleges to introduce their (4)_______courses, to hold seminars, and above all, to evolve their own method of assessing students, the students will get a far better deal. Indeed, they made out that such colleges will have a free (5)_______in nearly everything except granting degrees.

 

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 education system is (1)_____ more and more frustrations among both students and teachers. And yet no one seems too clear about what can be done to make it more meaningful. (2)_______ reforms have been discussed at length but have come to nothing for one reason or another. The authorities are now peddling the idea of (3)______colleges as a means of toning up teaching standards. They argue that by allowing certain colleges to introduce their (4)_______courses, to hold seminars, and above all, to evolve their own method of assessing students, the students will get a far better deal. Indeed, they made out that such colleges will have a free (5)_______in nearly everything except granting degrees.

 

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.

The education system is (1)_____ more and more frustrations among both students and teachers. And yet no one seems too clear about what can be done to make it more meaningful. (2)_______ reforms have been discussed at length but have come to nothing for one reason or another. The authorities are now peddling the idea of (3)______colleges as a means of toning up teaching standards. They argue that by allowing certain colleges to introduce their (4)_______courses, to hold seminars, and above all, to evolve their own method of assessing students, the students will get a far better deal. Indeed, they made out that such colleges will have a free (5)_______in nearly everything except granting degrees.

 

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.

The education system is (1)_____ more and more frustrations among both students and teachers. And yet no one seems too clear about what can be done to make it more meaningful. (2)_______ reforms have been discussed at length but have come to nothing for one reason or another. The authorities are now peddling the idea of (3)______colleges as a means of toning up teaching standards. They argue that by allowing certain colleges to introduce their (4)_______courses, to hold seminars, and above all, to evolve their own method of assessing students, the students will get a far better deal. Indeed, they made out that such colleges will have a free (5)_______in nearly everything except granting degrees.

 

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.

The education system is (1)_____ more and more frustrations among both students and teachers. And yet no one seems too clear about what can be done to make it more meaningful. (2)_______ reforms have been discussed at length but have come to nothing for one reason or another. The authorities are now peddling the idea of (3)______colleges as a means of toning up teaching standards. They argue that by allowing certain colleges to introduce their (4)_______courses, to hold seminars, and above all, to evolve their own method of assessing students, the students will get a far better deal. Indeed, they made out that such colleges will have a free (5)_______in nearly everything except granting degrees.

 

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.

Newspapers are like mirrors (1)___________ the diverse facets of society, capturing the voices, stories, and events that define our shared human experience. They serve as a forum (2)___________ dialogue, debate, and discussion, amplifying voices from all walks of life and fostering (3)___________ sense of community. Beyond reporting news, newspapers also celebrate achievements, highlight cultural (4)___________, and showcase human resilience in the face of adversity. They are archives of history, chronicling the triumphs and trials of generations, and serving as a reminder of how far we have come and how much further we can go. In an age of digital transformation, newspapers continue to (5)___________, adapting to new mediums while upholding the core values of journalism: accuracy, integrity, and accountability.

 

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.

Newspapers are like mirrors (1)___________ the diverse facets of society, capturing the voices, stories, and events that define our shared human experience. They serve as a forum (2)___________ dialogue, debate, and discussion, amplifying voices from all walks of life and fostering (3)___________ sense of community. Beyond reporting news, newspapers also celebrate achievements, highlight cultural (4)___________, and showcase human resilience in the face of adversity. They are archives of history, chronicling the triumphs and trials of generations, and serving as a reminder of how far we have come and how much further we can go. In an age of digital transformation, newspapers continue to (5)___________, adapting to new mediums while upholding the core values of journalism: accuracy, integrity, and accountability.

 

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.

Newspapers are like mirrors (1)___________ the diverse facets of society, capturing the voices, stories, and events that define our shared human experience. They serve as a forum (2)___________ dialogue, debate, and discussion, amplifying voices from all walks of life and fostering (3)___________ sense of community. Beyond reporting news, newspapers also celebrate achievements, highlight cultural (4)___________, and showcase human resilience in the face of adversity. They are archives of history, chronicling the triumphs and trials of generations, and serving as a reminder of how far we have come and how much further we can go. In an age of digital transformation, newspapers continue to (5)___________, adapting to new mediums while upholding the core values of journalism: accuracy, integrity, and accountability.

 

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.

Newspapers are like mirrors (1)___________ the diverse facets of society, capturing the voices, stories, and events that define our shared human experience. They serve as a forum (2)___________ dialogue, debate, and discussion, amplifying voices from all walks of life and fostering (3)___________ sense of community. Beyond reporting news, newspapers also celebrate achievements, highlight cultural (4)___________, and showcase human resilience in the face of adversity. They are archives of history, chronicling the triumphs and trials of generations, and serving as a reminder of how far we have come and how much further we can go. In an age of digital transformation, newspapers continue to (5)___________, adapting to new mediums while upholding the core values of journalism: accuracy, integrity, and accountability.

 

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.

Newspapers are like mirrors (1)___________ the diverse facets of society, capturing the voices, stories, and events that define our shared human experience. They serve as a forum (2)___________ dialogue, debate, and discussion, amplifying voices from all walks of life and fostering (3)___________ sense of community. Beyond reporting news, newspapers also celebrate achievements, highlight cultural (4)___________, and showcase human resilience in the face of adversity. They are archives of history, chronicling the triumphs and trials of generations, and serving as a reminder of how far we have come and how much further we can go. In an age of digital transformation, newspapers continue to (5)___________, adapting to new mediums while upholding the core values of journalism: accuracy, integrity, and accountability.

 

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.

Worldwide illiteracy rates have (1)_________ declined in the last few decades. One of the major reasons for this decline is the sharp increase in literacy rates (2)_________ young women, which is a result of specific (3)_________ designed to increase educational opportunities for girls. (4)_________, there are still an estimated 771 million illiterate adults in the world, about two-thirds of whom are (5)_________.

 

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.

As community-minded creatures who want (1)_________________ to belong, we often mirror others, including on social media, where we adopt phrasing, tone and expressions of emotion. In the past few years, social media has had a (2)________________ on hyper positivity: think cheery emojis and (3)____________________ quotes plastered over sunsets. Some put this 'good vibes only' trend down to the pandemic and a (4)______________ to avoid painful feelings when (5)____________________ on difficult realities. However, attempting to convey constant happiness is not only difficult but impossible.

 

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:

In the realm of literature, words are the (1) ____________ of creation, and authors are the (2) ____________ of meaning. They skillfully weave stories with (3) ____________ narratives that can (4) ____________ the depths of human emotion. A well-crafted novel can (5) ____________ readers into its world, making them forget the passage of time.

 

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.

Worldwide illiteracy rates have (1)_________ declined in the last few decades. One of the major reasons for this decline is the sharp increase in literacy rates (2)_________ young women, which is a result of specific (3)_________ designed to increase educational opportunities for girls. (4)_________, there are still an estimated 771 million illiterate adults in the world, about two-thirds of whom are (5)_________.

 

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.

Worldwide illiteracy rates have (1)_________ declined in the last few decades. One of the major reasons for this decline is the sharp increase in literacy rates (2)_________ young women, which is a result of specific (3)_________ designed to increase educational opportunities for girls. (4)_________, there are still an estimated 771 million illiterate adults in the world, about two-thirds of whom are (5)_________.

 

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.

Our (1)_____ revolve around our work. For the most part, males have to labour with their hands in order to (2)_____ themselves. But everyone needs to work in some (3)_____. It provides honour and credit to us. Nothing in life can be accomplished without it. Man is great only because of his labours. (4)________ comes from work. The secret to success is this. Nobody can advance without labour. It truly is the (5)_______ idea of existence. Without it, life is even less meaningful.

 

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.

Our (1)_____ revolve around our work. For the most part, males have to labour with their hands in order to (2)_____ themselves. But everyone needs to work in some (3)_____. It provides honour and credit to us. Nothing in life can be accomplished without it. Man is great only because of his labours. (4)________ comes from work. The secret to success is this. Nobody can advance without labour. It truly is the (5)_______ idea of existence. Without it, life is even less meaningful.

 

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.

As community-minded creatures who want (1)_________________ to belong, we often mirror others, including on social media, where we adopt phrasing, tone and expressions of emotion. In the past few years, social media has had a (2)________________ on hyper positivity: think cheery emojis and (3)____________________ quotes plastered over sunsets. Some put this 'good vibes only' trend down to the pandemic and a (4)______________ to avoid painful feelings when (5)____________________ on difficult realities. However, attempting to convey constant happiness is not only difficult but impossible.

 

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.

As community-minded creatures who want (1)_________________ to belong, we often mirror others, including on social media, where we adopt phrasing, tone and expressions of emotion. In the past few years, social media has had a (2)________________ on hyper positivity: think cheery emojis and (3)____________________ quotes plastered over sunsets. Some put this 'good vibes only' trend down to the pandemic and a (4)______________ to avoid painful feelings when (5)____________________ on difficult realities. However, attempting to convey constant happiness is not only difficult but impossible.

 

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.

Worldwide illiteracy rates have (1)_________ declined in the last few decades. One of the major reasons for this decline is the sharp increase in literacy rates (2)_________ young women, which is a result of specific (3)_________ designed to increase educational opportunities for girls. (4)_________, there are still an estimated 771 million illiterate adults in the world, about two-thirds of whom are (5)_________.

 

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.

Worldwide illiteracy rates have (1)_________ declined in the last few decades. One of the major reasons for this decline is the sharp increase in literacy rates (2)_________ young women, which is a result of specific (3)_________ designed to increase educational opportunities for girls. (4)_________, there are still an estimated 771 million illiterate adults in the world, about two-thirds of whom are (5)_________.

 

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.
To forgive an injury is often (1)_______ to be a sign of weakness; it is really a sign of (2)___ . It is easy to allow oneself to be carried away by resentment and hate into an act of (3)______; but it takes a strong character to restrain those natural passions. The man who (4)______ an injury proves himself to be the superior of the man who wronged him, and puts the wrong-doer to shame. (5)___ may even turn a foe into a friend.

 

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.
To forgive an injury is often (1)_______ to be a sign of weakness; it is really a sign of (2)___ . It is easy to allow oneself to be carried away by resentment and hate into an act of (3)______; but it takes a strong character to restrain those natural passions. The man who (4)______ an injury proves himself to be the superior of the man who wronged him, and puts the wrong-doer to shame. (5)___ may even turn a foe into a friend.

 

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.
To forgive an injury is often (1)_______ to be a sign of weakness; it is really a sign of (2)___ . It is easy to allow oneself to be carried away by resentment and hate into an act of (3)______; but it takes a strong character to restrain those natural passions. The man who (4)______ an injury proves himself to be the superior of the man who wronged him, and puts the wrong-doer to shame. (5)___ may even turn a foe into a friend.

 

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.
Students want (1)________ as the primary outcome of higher education. Hence, practical experience becomes (2)________ valuable to a student’s degree. Indian students are highly (3)________ at theoretical learning but lack practical training. This (4)________ an issue for decades in the Indian job market. In order to address this (5)________ issue, state governments have to take a lead. The AP government in the past three years have made efforts to bridge this long-lasting gap between theoretical and practical learning of the students.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 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:

In the realm of literature, words are the (1) ____________ of creation, and authors are the (2) ____________ of meaning. They skillfully weave stories with (3) ____________ narratives that can (4) ____________ the depths of human emotion. A well-crafted novel can (5) ____________ readers into its world, making them forget the passage of time.

 

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.
Students want (1)________ as the primary outcome of higher education. Hence, practical experience becomes (2)________ valuable to a student’s degree. Indian students are highly (3)________ at theoretical learning but lack practical training. This (4)________ an issue for decades in the Indian job market. In order to address this (5)________ issue, state governments have to take a lead. The AP government in the past three years have made efforts to bridge this long-lasting gap between theoretical and practical learning of the students.

 

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank 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.
To forgive an injury is often (1)_______ to be a sign of weakness; it is really a sign of (2)___ . It is easy to allow oneself to be carried away by resentment and hate into an act of (3)______; but it takes a strong character to restrain those natural passions. The man who (4)______ an injury proves himself to be the superior of the man who wronged him, and puts the wrong-doer to shame. (5)___ may even turn a foe into a friend.

 

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.
To forgive an injury is often (1)_______ to be a sign of weakness; it is really a sign of (2)___ . It is easy to allow oneself to be carried away by resentment and hate into an act of (3)______; but it takes a strong character to restrain those natural passions. The man who (4)______ an injury proves himself to be the superior of the man who wronged him, and puts the wrong-doer to shame. (5)___ may even turn a foe into a friend.

 

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

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