{"id":159752,"date":"2025-07-10T16:55:30","date_gmt":"2025-07-10T11:25:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=159752"},"modified":"2025-11-27T11:43:04","modified_gmt":"2025-11-27T06:13:04","slug":"cloze-test-questions-for-ibps-po","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/cloze-test-questions-for-ibps-po\/","title":{"rendered":"Cloze Test Questions for IBPS PO 2025, Know How to Answer Correctly?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"yoast-breadcrumbs\"><span><span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/\">Home<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/category\/ibps-po\/\">IBPS PO<\/a><\/span> \u00bb <span class=\"breadcrumb_last\" aria-current=\"page\">Cloze Test Questions for IBPS PO 2025, Know How to Answer Correctly?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloze Tests are part of English Language preparation for the IBPS PO 2025 exam. These are an important topic from which questions are asked every year. Therefore, practicing questions from this topic becomes an essential part of your exam preparation. To score full marks in cloze tests, you need to understand the concepts and improve your grammar, along with your vocabulary. 3 to 5 questions are asked every year, and this year also at least 3 questions might be asked in the Prelims exam. So, if you are preparing for bank exams, you must practice these questions. Continue reading to know how to answer correctly in this type of question, and download a free PDF with detailed solutions to practice more questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-po-test-series\/?ref=13584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt a Free IBPS PO Mock Test Challenge!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloze Test Basic Concepts for IBPS PO 2025 with Example<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>Cloze Test<\/strong> is a passage with <strong>blanks<\/strong>, where each blank needs to be filled with the <strong>most appropriate word<\/strong> from the given options. It tests your <strong>vocabulary<\/strong>, <strong>grammar<\/strong>, and <strong>contextual understanding<\/strong> of the given passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Read the <strong>entire passage<\/strong> once to understand the theme or tone (formal, informal, opinionated, neutral, etc.).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Each word must fit <strong>logically and grammatically<\/strong> within the sentence and the passage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for correct <strong>tense<\/strong>, <strong>subject-verb agreement<\/strong>, and <strong>prepositions<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some blanks may require <strong>conjunctions<\/strong>, <strong>modals<\/strong>, or <strong>articles<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Watch for <strong>pronoun consistency<\/strong> (e.g., it, they, his\/her).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eliminate options that <strong>sound odd<\/strong> or <strong>change the meaning<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Know the difference between <strong>commonly confused words<\/strong> (affect\/effect, accept\/except).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for <strong>collocations<\/strong> (words that go naturally together, e.g., &#8220;strong coffee&#8221;, &#8220;make a decision&#8221;).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Words should <strong>match the tone<\/strong> of the passage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A positive sentence usually won\u2019t have a negative word in the blank.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eliminate clearly wrong options first (grammatically or contextually unfit).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Narrow down between the remaining 2 and pick the most suitable.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use clues from <strong>previous and following lines<\/strong> to fill the blank more accurately.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transitions (e.g., however, therefore) often determine which word fits best.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example of Cloze Test Question is provided below: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Passage:<\/strong><br>Digital learning has become an essential part of modern education. Many schools have started to ____ (1) online platforms to make learning more accessible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(1) Options:<\/strong><br>(a) resist<br>(b) adapt<br>(c) adopt<br>(d) ignore<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Correct Answer: <strong>(c) adopt<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloze Test Weightage in IBPS PO Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Section<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cloze Test in Prelims<br>(approx.)<\/th><th class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">Cloze Test in Mains<br>(approx.)<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">English Language<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"> (5\u20137 Questions)<\/td><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\">(5\u201310 Questions)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fs1pricing%2Findex.php%3Fc%3Dpremium&amp;ref=13584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banking-Max-Course-1-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152921\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloze Test Questions To Practice for IBPS PO 2025<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Directions: In the following passage, some of the words have been highlighted in bold. First read the passage and try to understand what it is about. Then replace the highlighted words with the correct option in order to make grammatical and contextual sense. In case the highlighted word is correct as it is, mark \u2018No Improvement\u2019 as the right answer.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The US vice-president Kamala Harris is to visit the heavily armed border separating North and South Korea amid <strong>(A) rising<\/strong> tensions on the peninsula. Harris will arrive at the demilitarised zone (DMZ) on the southern side of the border, days after the <strong>(B) residence<\/strong> in North Korea warned that South Korea and the US risked triggering a <strong>(C) fearless<\/strong> following the launch of large-scale naval exercises for the first time in five years. North Korea has conducted a record-breaking number of weapons tests this year including an intercontinental ballistic missile. North Korea has traditionally avoided doing anything to <strong>(D) daring<\/strong> China, because China is its biggest <strong>(E) inflict<\/strong> and trading partner.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(A)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a.) arise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b.) rise<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c.) emerge&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d.) appear<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e.) No improvement&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(B)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a.) regime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b.) prophecy&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c.) commanding&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d.) ownership<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e.) No improvement&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(C)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a.) striking&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b.) valiant&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c.) strong&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d.) conflict&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e.) No improvement&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(D)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a.) abode<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b.) timid&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c.) embarrass&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d.) reckless&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e.) No improvement&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>(E)&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>a.) imminent&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>b.) ally<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>c.) discern<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>d.) impose&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>e.) No improvement&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The detailed solution is provided in the PDF below!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-red-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-po-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Ddashboard%26i%3Dbanking%26dl%3Dhttps%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fcloze-test-for-ibps-po.pdf&amp;ref=13584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Cloze Test Questions for IBPS PO &#8211; Download Free PDF<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to Answer Cloze Test Questions Correctly?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Step-by-step approach to answer the Cloze Test Questions correctly in your exam:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Read the Entire Passage First<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Before attempting the blanks, <strong>read the passage once completely<\/strong> to understand the theme, tone, and flow.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>This helps you know whether the tone is <strong>positive\/negative<\/strong>, <strong>formal\/informal<\/strong>, or <strong>informative\/opinionated<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Identify the Type of Word Needed<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is the blank asking for a <strong>noun, verb, adjective, adverb, conjunction, or preposition<\/strong>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check for:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tense<\/strong> consistency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Articles<\/strong> (a, an, the)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Subject\u2013verb agreement<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Prepositions<\/strong> before\/after the blank<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Use the Elimination Method<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remove the obviously <strong>incorrect or awkward options<\/strong> first.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Among the remaining choices, pick the one that fits <strong>grammatically and contextually<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Check Sentence Coherence<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The selected word should make the sentence <strong>sound natural<\/strong> and <strong>convey the correct meaning<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Look for <strong>collocations<\/strong> (words that usually go together, e.g., \u201cmake progress,\u201d not \u201cdo progress\u201d).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Re-read with Chosen Option<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Insert the chosen word back into the sentence and <strong>read it aloud mentally<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check if the sentence is <strong>grammatically correct<\/strong> and <strong>logically meaningful<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to Master Cloze Test Questions in IBPS PO Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Read editorials<\/strong> (The Hindu, Indian Express).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Learn 5\u201310 new words daily with usage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Solve at least <strong>2 Cloze tests daily<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Revise grammar rules<\/strong> regularly.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Attempt 2 to 3 topic tests of cloze tests every week.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make notes of the grammar rules if needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make reading your daily habit.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Invest 2 to 3 minutes of your day in learning vocabulary.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-vivid-cyan-blue-background-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-po-test-series\/?ref=13584\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt a Free IBPS PO Mock Test Challenge!<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> The cloze test questions, examples, and strategies provided are compiled from expert references and exam trends. They are intended for practice and guidance only, not official IBPS PO exam content. Actual exam questions may differ. Candidates should always verify details through official <a href=\"http:\/\/ibps.in\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">IBPS notices<\/a> before relying on them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Also Read<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-po\/ibps-po-exam-pattern\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS PO Exam Pattern<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-po\/ibps-po-salary\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS PO Salary<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-po\/ibps-po-previous-year-question-paper\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS PO Previous Year Question Paper<\/a><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-po\/ibps-po-cut-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS PO Cut Off<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><em><strong>Join our exclusive Telegram group where our experts are ready to answer all your queries, guide you in banking exam preparation, and give personalised tips to boost your success. Get access to real-time solutions, expert advice, and valuable resources to improve your study journey. <\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-vivid-red-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/bankgovtjobexamprep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>PracticeMock Telegram group Link<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fs1pricing%2Findex.php%3Fc%3Dpremium&amp;ref=13556\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1141\" height=\"550\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Banking-Packages-Banner-6.png\" alt=\"Banking Complete Preparation Package\" class=\"wp-image-154406\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Cloze Test Questions for IBPS PO 2025: FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752144095789\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. How to get full marks in a cloze test?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To score full marks in cloze tests, read the sentence thoroughly and search for linking words in the options and choose the option which best suits the sentence and is grammatically correct.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752144097738\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. How to solve a cloze test easily?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">Do a skim reading of the given passage and try to think the correct answer to be filled in the blank given before moving to to option. Use elimination technique for choosing the best possible answer.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1752144563914\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. 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