{"id":163566,"date":"2025-08-02T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-02T04:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=163566"},"modified":"2025-11-26T11:08:48","modified_gmt":"2025-11-26T05:38:48","slug":"ibps-po-cloze-test-questions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/ibps-po-cloze-test-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"IBPS PO Cloze Test Questions, Mistakes to Avoid While Attempting"},"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\">IBPS PO Cloze Test Questions, Mistakes to Avoid While Attempting<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Cloze Test is one of the most crucial components in the English Language section of the IBPS PO Exam. It evaluates a candidate\u2019s grammar, vocabulary, comprehension skills, and contextual understanding. Scoring well in this section can significantly boost your overall score if approached with the right strategy. However, many aspirants lose marks due to some common mistakes. This blog provides a detailed guide on Cloze Test questions, common mistakes, and expert tips to maximize your score.<\/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-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-po-test-series\/?ref=13788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Take Your First Free Mock Test For IBPS PO 2025 <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is a Cloze Test in IBPS PO Exam?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A Cloze Test is a <strong>passage with certain words missing<\/strong>, where candidates are required to <strong>fill in the blanks<\/strong> using the correct option from the given choices. Usually, 5 to 10 questions of this type are asked in the exam and in the Prelims exam, every question carries 1 mark. Therefore, clearing the concept of this topic will help you in solving questions from other topics as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Number of Questions:<\/strong> 5\u201310<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Marking Scheme:<\/strong> 1 mark per question, negative marking for wrong answers (0.25 marks)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skills Tested:<\/strong> Grammar, Vocabulary, Contextual Understanding, Reading Speed<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Example:<\/strong><br>The new education policy aims to ____ learning opportunities and make education more ____ for all sections of society.<br>a) restrict, inaccessible<br>b) expand, inclusive<br>c) reduce, difficult<br>d) ignore, limited<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> b) expand, inclusive<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fs1pricing%2Findex.php%3Fc%3Dpremium&amp;ref=13788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1300\" height=\"500\" src=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Banking-Plus-Course-1.png\" alt=\"banking Plus Course\" class=\"wp-image-148628\"\/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Importance of Cloze Test in IBPS PO Exam<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloze Test questions are one of the most scoring questions, and they test your grammar and reading skills. This topic is time-saving, and questions from this topic are most frequently asked in the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High Scoring Section<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With proper preparation, the Cloze Test can be solved quickly with high accuracy. 3 to 5 questions are asked every year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tests Multiple Skills<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>These questions improves your <strong>reading comprehension<\/strong>, <strong>grammar<\/strong>, and <strong>vocabulary<\/strong> skills simultaneously.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time-Saving<\/strong>: \n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Compared to puzzles and reading comprehension, Cloze Tests consume less time if approached smartly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>3 to 5 Cloze Test Questions are asked every year in the IBPS PO English Language section.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Common Mistakes to Avoid in Cloze Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Many candidates lose marks in the Cloze Test due to <strong>small errors<\/strong>. This costs you 4 to 5 marks if not attempted well. The first step is to understand the most common mistakes that you make in this type of question, and then know how you can avoid them. Below are the top mistakes that many of you make and tips on how to prevent them:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ignoring Context of the Passage<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first mistake most candidates make is avoiding the context (what the passage is trying to say) of the passage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mistake<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing words based only on dictionary meaning without reading the full sentence.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avoidance Tip<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understand the <strong>theme<\/strong> of the passage first. Read the sentence before and after the blank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Relying Only on Grammar Rules<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The second mistake is completely relying on grammar rules and not applying common sense properly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mistake<\/strong>: Attempting blanks using only grammar rules without checking logical flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avoidance Tip<\/strong>: Combine <strong>grammar knowledge with contextual understanding<\/strong> for accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skipping Vocabulary Preparation<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The third mistake is to skip the vocabulary preparation. You need to understand that daily editorial vocabulary is your asset for solving most of the English Language questions in the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mistake<\/strong>: Not knowing the meaning of options often leads to guesswork.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avoidance Tip<\/strong>: Build a <strong>strong vocabulary<\/strong> by reading newspapers, editorials, and practicing word lists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Overlooking Collocations and Phrases<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Collocations<\/strong> are <strong>natural word pairings or combinations<\/strong> of words that frequently appear together in English. They sound \u201ccorrect\u201d to native speakers because they are commonly used in that way, even if grammatically other combinations are possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Make a decision (common collocation) <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Do a decision<\/strong>  (<strong>sounds unnatural)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mistake<\/strong>: Ignoring word pairings like \u201ctake responsibility\u201d or \u201cmake progress\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avoidance Tip<\/strong>: Practice <strong>collocations and idiomatic expressions<\/strong> frequently asked in banking exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Attempting in a Hurry<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The last mistake is that you attempt the question without reading it properly, and you attempt the question in a hurry, and make a mistake even when you know the correct answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mistake<\/strong>: Quickly selecting options without double-checking the meaning and tone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Avoidance Tip<\/strong>: Spend a few extra seconds to ensure the <strong>word fits logically<\/strong> and <strong>grammatically<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Tips to Solve Cloze Test Accurately<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Understand the context of the sentence or the passage and use elimination and the trial-and-error method if you cannot guess the answer immediately. When you read daily editorial vocabulary, these questions will seem easy to you in the exam.,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 1:<\/strong> <strong>Read the Passage First<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the <strong>central theme<\/strong> before attempting blanks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 2: Use the Elimination Method<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Remove grammatically or contextually wrong options first.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 3: Check for Tone<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Identify if the passage is <strong>positive, negative, or neutral<\/strong> to pick the correct word.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 4: Identify Keywords<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Words surrounding the blank give <strong>hints about the answer<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tip 5:<\/strong> <strong>Practice Previous Year Questions<\/strong>: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Solve <strong>IBPS PO Cloze Test <\/strong>PYQs to get familiar with patterns.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS PO English PYQs and Test Series<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>PYQs and Test Series help you accelerate your exam preparation and solve previous year cloze test questions to maximize your score in the English Language section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Year<\/strong><\/td><td>English Old Paper<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2024 Question Paper<\/td><td><a 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%2Fibps-po-english-2024-question-paper.pdf&amp;ref=13788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Free Paper with Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2023 Question Paper<\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.practicemock.com%2Fpricing%2Fmarketing%2Ffiles%2Fpdf%2Fibps-po-previous-year-paper-2023-pdf-(1).pdf&amp;ref=13788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Free Paper with Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2022 Question Paper<\/td><td><a 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%2Fibps-po-2022-english-question-paper-.pdf&amp;ref=13788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Free Paper with Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2021 Question Paper<\/td><td><a 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%2Fibps-po-2021-english-question-paper-.pdf&amp;ref=13788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Free Paper with Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2020 Question Paper<\/td><td><a 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%2Fibps-po-2020-english-question-paper-.pdf&amp;ref=13788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Free Paper with Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2019 Question Paper<\/td><td><a 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%2Fibps-po-2019-english-question-paper-.pdf&amp;ref=13788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Download Free Paper with Detailed Solution<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>English Test Series<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td colspan=\"2\"><strong>IBPS PO English Tests Series&nbsp;<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>English Topic Tests<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-po-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dtopicqapre%26i%3Dbanking&amp;ref=13788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt Now&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>English Mini Mock Tests<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-po-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dibpspominipre24%26i%3Dbanking&amp;ref=13788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt Now&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>English Sectional Mock Tests<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-po-test-series\/?next=https%3A%2F%2Fs1.practicemock.com%2Fexams%2F%3Fc%3Dibpsposecpre24%26i%3Dbanking%23mocktest&amp;ref=13788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt Now&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Full-length Mock Test<\/strong><\/td><td><a href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-po-test-series\/?ref=13788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Attempt Now&nbsp;<\/strong><\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Practice Example For Cloze Test<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Passage:<br>Due to heavy rains, the river water has ____ and the nearby villages are now under the threat of ____.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Options:<br>a) risen, flood<br>b) increased, dryness<br>c) decreased, storm<br>d) reduced, safety<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Correct Answer:<\/strong> a) risen, flood<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>You should not take more than 10 seconds to solve a Cloze Test Question in the IBPS PO exam.<\/strong> <strong>With Practice, you will be able to solve it in less than 10 seconds.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Conclusion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Cloze Test questions in the IBPS PO Exam are high-scoring and less time-consuming if approached correctly. Avoiding common mistakes like ignoring context, relying solely on grammar, or attempting in haste will improve accuracy. Regular practice of previous year questions, vocabulary building, and mock tests will help candidates achieve a high score in the English section.<\/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-cyan-blue-background-color has-text-color has-background wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/ibps-po-test-series\/?ref=13788\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Take Your First Free Mock Test For IBPS PO 2025 <\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Click the link below to join our exclusive Telegram group for expert guidance, real-time doubt clearing, and personalized tips to boost your banking exam prep.<\/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-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><strong>Also Read:<\/strong><\/p>\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-syllabus\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IBPS PO Syllabus<\/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<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=13788\" 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-3.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-152454\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">IBPS PO Cloze Test Questions: FAQs<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"schema-faq wp-block-yoast-faq-block\"><div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753774043954\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q1. What is Cloze Test in IBPS?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The Cloze Test is\u00a0a passage (usually 100\u2013200 words) with 5 questions each and missing word or phrase. Candidates must choose the correct option from multiple choices (typically 4\u20135 per blank) to fill these blanks.<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753774045531\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q2. How to solve cloze test in bank exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">To easily solve Cloze test questions in bank exams,\u00a0focus on understanding the context, identifying keywords, and using grammar and vocabulary skills.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p> <\/div> <div class=\"schema-faq-section\" id=\"faq-question-1753774047578\"><strong class=\"schema-faq-question\">Q3. Are Cloze Test questions easy or difficult in IBPS PO exam?<\/strong> <p class=\"schema-faq-answer\">The difficulty depends on the complexity of the passage and vocabulary. With regular practice and a strong vocabulary, these questions can be high-scoring.<\/p> <\/div> <\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Disclaimer:<\/strong> This article has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only, based on previous exam trends, expert analysis, and publicly available data. It is not an official notification, and the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) \u2014 the official conducting authority for the exam \u2014 has not endorsed or released the content herein. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, exam patterns and other details may change, and readers are advised to verify information with official IBPS updates. The practice material and predictions provided are intended to support preparation and should not be considered guaranteed exam content. Neither the authors nor PracticeMock accept responsibility for any discrepancies, errors, or outcomes arising from reliance on this article. 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