TOPIC: Cloze Test
Directions (1-5): There are certain words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
You may have heard it when 1. ______________________ on a light, switching on your TV or walking near power lines — that 2. ______________________ hum of electricity. But what, exactly, is that hum? And more important, is it ever a sign of 3. ______________________ ? The sound electricity makes is known as the “mains hum,” and it happens because of the way electricity is produced. The electricity that comes from power plants uses 4. ______________________ current (AC), so named because the current changes direction, or alternates, many times per second.
The number of times per second the current alternates depends on the 5. ______________________ of the particular country.
Q1.
(a) masquerade
(b) embroil
(c) flipping
(d) reciprocate
(e) None of the above
Q2.
(a) unmistakable
(b) sumptuous
(c) latent
(d) acrimonious
(e) None of the above
Q3.
(a) caveat
(b) dichotomy
(c) quibble
(d) danger
(e) None of the above
Q4.
(a) syntax
(b) postulate
(c) alternating
(d) idiosyncrasy
(e) None of the above
Q5.
(a) hieroglyphic
(b) standard
(c) epoch
(d) compunction
(e) None of the above
Directions (6-10): There are certain words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
Look up at the sky on a clear night in a dark area, and the stars appear to twinkle. The concept is so well 6. ______________________ that it’s the 7. ______________________ of one of the most popular children’s songs of all time.
But what’s the 8. ______________________ behind this sparkly sight? What is it about stars that makes them twinkle?
It turns out, “twinkle, twinkle, little star” is a bit of a 9. ______________________. The honest answer to why stars twinkle is that they don’t. The twinkling we see has nothing to do with the stars themselves. Rather, it’s a result of how we see them from our 10. ______________________ on Earth. Because stars are so far away, we see them as tiny points of light in the night sky.
Q6.
(a) antiquated
(b) intrinsic
(c) established
(d) impeccable
(e) None of the above
Q7.
(a) premise
(b) jaded
(c) ubiquitous
(d) onerous
(e) None of the above
Q8.
(a) culmination
(b) hypothetical
(c) solidarity
(d) science
(e) None of the above
Q9.
(a) allusion
(b) synergy
(c) misnomer
(d) controversy
(e) None of the above
Q10.
(a) perspective
(b) sinister
(c) pitiable
(d) disheartening
(e) None of the above
Directions (11-15): There are certain words missing in the passage given below. The options given contain an answer that will fit in those given blanks. Choose the correct word to be used to make the sentence coherent and grammatically correct.
If you’re looking to whiten teeth 11. ______________________, you’ll want to understand why teeth become discoloured. There are intrinsic and extrinsic factors that affect the 12. ______________________ of teeth, according to the American Dental Association.
Intrinsic factors include your age and health conditions, which 13. ______________________ the colour of teeth. In this scenario, a dentist would need to 14. ______________________ teeth whitening with a bleaching agent to change the colour. Yet if there are extrinsic factors or stains on the surface, 15. ______________________ changes can improve the appearance of your teeth.
Q11.
(a) deviating
(b) languishing
(c) naturally
(d) waffling
(e) None of the above
Q12.
(a) beseech
(b) delve
(c) mortify
(d) appearance
(e) None of the above
Q13.
(a) excel
(b) alter
(c) defalcate
(d) condemn
(e) None of the above
Q14.
(a) recapitulate
(b) concise
(c) prescribe
(d) extol
(e) None of the above
Q15.
(a) lifestyle
(b) viability
(c) vernacular
(d) urge
(e) None of the above
Solutions
S1. Ans (c)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is flipping.
It means used for emphasis or to express mild annoyance.
Masquerade- pretend to be someone one is not.
Embroil- involve (someone) deeply in an argument, conflict, or difficult situation.
Reciprocate- respond to (a gesture or action) by making a corresponding one.
S2. Ans (a)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is unmistakable.
It means not able to be mistaken for anything else; very distinctive.
Sumptuous- splendid and expensive-looking.
Latent- (of a quality or state) existing but not yet developed or manifested; hidden or concealed.
Acrimonious- (typically of speech or discussion) angry and bitter.
S3. Ans (d)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is danger.
It means the possibility of suffering harm or injury.
Caveat- warning about a particular statement that should be remembered.
Dichotomy- a division or contrast between two things that are or are represented as being opposed or entirely different.
Quibble- a minor objection or criticism about a trivial matter
S4. Ans (c)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is alternating.
It means (of two or more things) occurring in turn repeatedly.
Syntax- rules that dictate how words are used to form phrases and sentences.
Postulate- a thing suggested or assumed as true as the basis for reasoning, discussion, or belief.
Idiosyncrasy- a strange or unusual habit, way of behaving, or feature that someone or something has.
S5. Ans (b)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is standard.
It means something used as a measure, norm, or model in comparative evaluations.
Hieroglyphics- a character used in a system of pictorial writing, particularly that form used on ancient Egyptian monuments.
Epoch- a particular period of time in history or a person’s life.
Compunction- a feeling of guilt or moral scruple that prevents or follows the doing of something bad.
S6. Ans (c)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is established.
It means having existed or done something for a long time and therefore recognized and generally accepted.
Antiquated- old-fashioned or outdated.
Intrinsic- belonging naturally; essential.
Impeccable- in accordance with the highest standards; faultless.
S7. Ans (a)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is premise.
It means a previous statement or proposition from which another is inferred or follows as a conclusion.
Jaded- bored or lacking enthusiasm, typically after having had too much of something.
Ubiquitous- present, appearing, or found everywhere.
Onerous- (of a task or responsibility) involving a great deal of effort, trouble, or difficulty.
S8. Ans (d)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is science.
It means the intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
Culmination- the final act or climax.
Hypothetical- supposed; related to a hypothesis.
Solidarity- the joining of commonalities or common purposes among a group.
S9. Ans (c)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is misnomer.
It means a wrong or inaccurate use of a name or term.
Allusion-indirect reference, refer indirectly.
Synergy- cooperative action that produces an enhanced result.
Controversy- prolonged public disagreement or heated discussion.
S10. Ans (a)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is perspective.
It means a particular attitude towards or way of regarding something; a point of view.
Sinister- ominous, evil.
Pitiable- deserving pity.
Disheartening- discouraging.
S11. Ans (c)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is naturally.
It means without special intervention; in a natural manner.
Languish- (of a person, animal, or plant) lose or lack vitality; grow weak.
Waffle- speak or write at length in a vague or trivial manner.
Deviate- depart from an established course.
S12. Ans (d)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is appearance.
It means the way that someone or something looks.
Beseech- to beg for urgently or anxiously.
Delve- to search, especially as if by digging, in order to find a thing or information.
Mortify- to humiliate or shame, as by injury to one’s pride or self-respect.
S13. Ans (b)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is alter.
It means change in character or composition, typically in a comparatively small but significant way.
Excel- be exceptionally good at or proficient in an activity or subject.
Defalcate- to misuse or misappropriate property or funds entrusted to one.
Condemn- to criticize something or someone strongly, usually for moral reasons.
S14. Ans (c)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is prescribe.
It means (of a medical practitioner) advise and authorize the use of (a medicine or treatment) for someone, especially in writing.
Recapitulate- summarize and state again the main points of.
Concise- giving a lot of information clearly and in a few words; brief but comprehensive.
Extol- to praise highly
S15. Ans (a)
Sol. The only word which will fit the blank to make the sentence coherent is lifestyle.
It means the way in which a person or group lives.
Urge- desire or impulse.
Viability- ability to be done in a practical or useful way.
Vernacular — the language spoken by people of a certain region or group.
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