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Undergraduate level — English Comprehension
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Cloze Test
quiz Questions
Q171
Cloze Test (Set 39) — Select the passive voice of: They built the bridge in 1990.
The bridge was built in 1990.
The bridge has built in 1990.
The bridge is built in 1990.
In 1990 the bridge built.
Explanation
Past simple passive: was/were + past participle.
Q172
Cloze Test (Set 40) — Choose the correct preposition: He is good ___ mathematics.
at
for
in
on
Explanation
Collocation: good at + subject/skill.
Q173
Cloze Test (Set 41) — Find the correctly spelled word:
Acommodate
Acomodate
Accomodate
Accommodate
Explanation
Accommodate has double c and double m.
Q174
Cloze Test (Set 42) — Choose the right tense: By next June, I ___ my degree.
will have completed
completed
will complete
complete
Explanation
Future perfect for action completed before a future time.
Q175
Cloze Test (Set 43) — Synonym of "Abundant":
Weak
Tiny
Scarce
Plentiful
Explanation
Abundant means existing in large quantities.
Q176
Cloze Test (Set 44) — Antonym of "Benevolent":
Malevolent
Humane
Generous
Kind
Explanation
Benevolent = kind; malevolent = harmful.
Q177
Cloze Test (Set 45) — Meaning of "Ephemeral":
Heavy
Short-lived
Ancient
Eternal
Explanation
Ephemeral lasts for a very short time.
Q178
Cloze Test (Set 46) — Synonym of "Meticulous":
Careful
Rapid
Lazy
Careless
Explanation
Meticulous = showing great attention to detail.
Q179
Cloze Test (Set 47) — Antonym of "Transparent":
Opaque
Clear
Lucid
Obvious
Explanation
Transparent allows light through; opaque does not.
Q180
Cloze Test (Set 48) — One-word substitute: A person who loves mankind.
Philanthropist
Anthropologist
Optimist
Misanthrope
Explanation
Philanthropist works for human welfare.