Cloze Test

A cloze test is an exercise that evaluates a person's understanding of language, vocabulary, and grammar. In a cloze test, words are removed from a passage or sentence, and the person must fill in the gaps with the most appropriate words.

Types of questions

1. Vocabulary-based: Focus on selecting the correct word usage.
2. Grammar-based: Focus on parts of speech like tense, articles, conjunctions, etc.

Common Word Mistakes

These are some similar-sounding words that have completely different meanings but sound similar and might be confusing to some people.

1. Affect vs. Effect

• Affect (verb): To influence something.
• Effect (noun): A result or outcome.

2. Their vs. There vs. They're

• Their (possessive pronoun): Belonging to them.
• There (adverb): Refers to a place or position.
• They're (contraction): Short for "they are."

3. Than vs. Then

• Than (conjunction): Used for comparisons.
• Then (adverb): Refers to time.

4. Loose vs. Lose

• Loose (adjective): Not tight or free.
• Lose (verb): To misplace something or not win.

5. Complement vs. Compliment

• Complement (noun): Something that completes or enhances something else.
• Compliment (noun): A nice or flattering remark.

Tips and Tricks

• Understand the context: Read the passage to grasp the overall meaning.
• Focus on grammar: Identify the word type needed (noun, verb, etc.).
• Use context clues: The surrounding text often hints at the correct word.
• Eliminate wrong options: Narrow down by removing incorrect choices.

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