The comprehension cloze or filling up blanks with a suitable word/words places great emphasis on vocabulary and understanding of the passage.
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Cloze Passage Exercises for Class 10 CBSE With Answers Pdf
Remember:
- Before you fill the cloze, read the passage thoroughly. Do not concern yourself with answers at this juncture. Just try to understand the central idea of the passage.
- Look through the passage again for contextual clues. Underline the words/phrases you think to provide a hint to the answers.
- Learn to make intelligent deductions and not wild guesses as the word/words you are looking for are generally linked to given words. They may either be found in the text or be the opposite of words found in the text.
- Fill in the blanks.
Cloze Passage Exercises Solved Example With Answers for Class 10 CBSE
Diagnostic Test – 30
Khalil and his mother are always having an argument about his dirty room. Complete the dialogue after reading Khalil’s replies.
Mother: (a) ………………………. .
Khalil: I know Mom, I will clean it up.
Mother: (b) ………………………. .
Khalil: After dinner, Mom.
Mother: (c) ………………………. .
Khalil: This time I mean it.
Mother: (d) ………………………. .
Khalil: Well, then you can take away my allowance for this week.
Mother: (e) ………………………. .
Khalil: I know you won’t. That’s why I told you that you can take it away!
Answer:
(a) Khalil, your room is very dirty.
(b) When are you going to clean it?
(c) You said it the last time too.
(d) What if you don’t do it?
(e) You know I won’t do that!
| Score: For each correct answer award yourself 1 mark. 4-5 – good 3 or less – you need to develop vocabulary and understanding through adequate practice |