Level 3 Exam-Pattern Test — Cloze Tests
10 Questions • 20 min • Chapter MCQ
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Question 1 of 10
Cloze flow: 'The negotiations stalled. ___, both sides refused to compromise, ___ a deadlock.'
However / causing
Indeed / causing
Therefore / despite
Moreover / avoiding
Explanation: 'Indeed' intensifies; 'causing a deadlock' is the result of the refusal.
Question 2 of 10
Fill: 'The reform was intended ___ ease the burden on farmers.'
to
for
at
on
Explanation: 'intended to + base verb'.
Question 3 of 10
Choose the word that fits the tone: 'Years of neglect had left the building in a ___ state.'
pristine
dilapidated
modern
cheerful
Explanation: 'years of neglect' implies a 'dilapidated' state.
Question 4 of 10
Cloze: 'Scientists warn that the trend, ___ unchecked, could ___ irreversible damage.'
if / cause
although / avoid
because / prevent
while / reduce
Explanation: Conditional 'if … unchecked' + 'cause … damage'.
Question 5 of 10
Fill the collocation: 'The new policy is likely to ___ far-reaching consequences.'
make
have
do
take
Explanation: 'have consequences'.
Question 6 of 10
Choose the connector: 'The drug showed promise in trials; ___, further testing is required.'
consequently
nevertheless
thus
hence
Explanation: A cautious contrast → 'nevertheless'.
Question 7 of 10
Fill: 'Her argument was so ___ that even her critics were ___.'
weak … convinced
compelling … convinced
compelling … unmoved
vague … persuaded
Explanation: A 'compelling' argument leaves even critics 'convinced'.
Question 8 of 10
Cloze: 'The report ___ the causes of the crisis but ___ short of offering solutions.'
analysed … fell
ignored … fell
analysed … rose
hid … fell
Explanation: 'analysed the causes but fell short of solutions' (collocation 'fall short of').
Question 9 of 10
Fill: 'It is imperative that the data ___ verified before publication.'
is
be
was
will be
Explanation: Mandative subjunctive → 'be verified'.
Question 10 of 10
Choose the precise word: 'The minister gave an ___ answer, sidestepping the question entirely.'
honest
evasive
thorough
blunt
Explanation: 'sidestepping the question' → 'evasive'.