Cloze Passage Exercises for Class 9 CBSE With Answers

Basic English Grammar rules can be tricky. In this article, we’ll get you started with the basics of sentence structure, punctuation, parts of speech, and more.

We also providing Extra Questions for Class 9 English Chapter wise.

Cloze Passage Exercises for Class 9 CBSE With Answers Pdf

The comprehension cloze (or filling up blanks with suitable word/words) places a great emphasis on vocabulary and understanding of the passage.

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 words/phrases you think 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 opposite of the words found in the text.
• Fill in the blanks.

Cloze Passage Exercises Solved Example With Answers for Class 9 CBSE

Diagnostic Test 19

A doctor is being consulted by a patient. Complete the dialogue below in any suitable way. Write your answers in the spaces provided.

Doctor: How long have you been sick?
Patient: I have been having this headache for the past one month.
Doctor: (a) ……………………….?
Patient: Yes, I have been to an eye specialist too. He says my eyes are fine.
Doctor: (b) ………………………. sleeping late at night?
Patient: No, I regularly sleep around 10.00 p.m.
Doctor: (c) ……………………….?
Patient: Yes, I injured my head once in childhood.
Doctor: Please get these investigations done.
Patient: When (d) ……………………….?
Doctor: Come again next week.
Answer:
(a) Have you consulted an eye specialist for your headaches?/Have you been to/seen an eye specialist?
(b) Have you been?
(c) Have you suffered a head injury/ Did you ever injure your head?
(d) should I see you again/should I come to see you again?