Cloze Test Passage

Read the passage, then answer the 5 questions that follow. Marking schemes are included.

Fill in each blank space with the best alternative from the choices given

Trees are very important to us. They give us fresh _____(1)_____ to breathe. They also provide shade _____(2)_____ hot days. Many animals _____(3)_____ their homes in trees. Birds build _____(4)_____ nests on the branches. We should always take care of trees and _____(5)_____ more of them.

  1. Question 1

    1 mark

    Choose the best word for blank 1.

    A. air

    B. water

    C. light

    D. food

    (1 mark)

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  2. Question 2

    1 mark

    Choose the best word for blank 2.

    A. in

    B. during

    C. at

    D. between

    (1 mark)

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    B. during

  3. Question 3

    1 mark

    Choose the best word for blank 3.

    A. find

    B. lose

    C. build

    D. break

    (1 mark)

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  4. Question 4

    1 mark

    Choose the best word for blank 4.

    A. its

    B. his

    C. their

    D. her

    (1 mark)

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  5. Question 5

    1 mark

    Choose the best word for blank 5.

    A. burn

    B. plant

    C. sell

    D. cut

    (1 mark)

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