Cloze Test Passage

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

Education is the foundation of a successful society. It ___1___ individuals with the knowledge and skills they need to contribute ___2___ their communities. Schools play a vital role ___3___ shaping the minds of young people.

A good education system ___4___ not only focus on academic subjects ___5___ also on developing character and values. Students should be taught ___6___ think critically and solve problems. These skills are ___7___ in every aspect of life.

In many parts of the world, access to quality education remains a ___8___. Some children cannot attend school ___9___ of poverty, conflict, or lack of infrastructure. Governments and organisations must work together to ___10___ that every child has the opportunity to learn.

  1. Question 1

    1 mark

    ___1___

    A. equips

    B. equipped

    C. equipping

    D. equip

    (1 mark)

    Marking scheme

    A

  2. Question 2

    1 mark

    ___2___

    A. for

    B. with

    C. to

    D. at

    (1 mark)

    Marking scheme

    C

  3. Question 3

    1 mark

    ___3___

    A. on

    B. in

    C. at

    D. by

    (1 mark)

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  4. Question 4

    1 mark

    ___4___

    A. would

    B. could

    C. should

    D. might

    (1 mark)

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  5. Question 5

    1 mark

    ___5___

    A. and

    B. or

    C. but

    D. so

    (1 mark)

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  6. Question 6

    1 mark

    ___6___

    A. how to

    B. what to

    C. where to

    D. when to

    (1 mark)

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  7. Question 7

    1 mark

    ___7___

    A. useful

    B. useless

    C. careless

    D. hopeless

    (1 mark)

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  8. Question 8

    1 mark

    ___8___

    A. solution

    B. challenge

    C. success

    D. reward

    (1 mark)

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  9. Question 9

    1 mark

    ___9___

    A. instead

    B. because

    C. despite

    D. although

    (1 mark)

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  10. Question 10

    1 mark

    ___10___

    A. deny

    B. prevent

    C. ensure

    D. avoid

    (1 mark)

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