SSC CGL Cloze Test Quiz for SSC & Railway Exams

Question 1

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

A mother duck and her little ducklings were on their way to the lake one day. Suddenly the mother duck saw a fox in the distance. She was frightened and shouted, “Children, hurry to the lake. There’s a fox!” The ducklings (1)_____________ towards the lake. The mother duck began to walk back and forth (2)_____________ one wing on the ground. When the fox saw her, he said to himself, “It seems that she’s hurt and can’t fly! I can easily catch and eat her!” Then he ran towards her. The mother duck ran, leading the fox away from the lake so, he (3)___________ be able to harm her ducklings. The mother duck saw that they had reached the lake. She was (4)____________, so she stopped. The fox thought she was tired and he came closer, but the mother duck quickly spread her wings and (5)______________ up in the air. She landed in the middle of the lake and her ducklings swam to her.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5

Question 2

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

A mother duck and her little ducklings were on their way to the lake one day. Suddenly the mother duck saw a fox in the distance. She was frightened and shouted, “Children, hurry to the lake. There’s a fox!” The ducklings (1)_____________ towards the lake. The mother duck began to walk back and forth (2)_____________ one wing on the ground. When the fox saw her, he said to himself, “It seems that she’s hurt and can’t fly! I can easily catch and eat her!” Then he ran towards her. The mother duck ran, leading the fox away from the lake so, he (3)___________ be able to harm her ducklings. The mother duck saw that they had reached the lake. She was (4)____________, so she stopped. The fox thought she was tired and he came closer, but the mother duck quickly spread her wings and (5)______________ up in the air. She landed in the middle of the lake and her ducklings swam to her.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4

Question 3

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

A mother duck and her little ducklings were on their way to the lake one day. Suddenly the mother duck saw a fox in the distance. She was frightened and shouted, “Children, hurry to the lake. There’s a fox!” The ducklings (1)_____________ towards the lake. The mother duck began to walk back and forth (2)_____________ one wing on the ground. When the fox saw her, he said to himself, “It seems that she’s hurt and can’t fly! I can easily catch and eat her!” Then he ran towards her. The mother duck ran, leading the fox away from the lake so, he (3)___________ be able to harm her ducklings. The mother duck saw that they had reached the lake. She was (4)____________, so she stopped. The fox thought she was tired and he came closer, but the mother duck quickly spread her wings and (5)______________ up in the air. She landed in the middle of the lake and her ducklings swam to her.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3

Question 4

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

A mother duck and her little ducklings were on their way to the lake one day. Suddenly the mother duck saw a fox in the distance. She was frightened and shouted, “Children, hurry to the lake. There’s a fox!” The ducklings (1)_____________ towards the lake. The mother duck began to walk back and forth (2)_____________ one wing on the ground. When the fox saw her, he said to himself, “It seems that she’s hurt and can’t fly! I can easily catch and eat her!” Then he ran towards her. The mother duck ran, leading the fox away from the lake so, he (3)___________ be able to harm her ducklings. The mother duck saw that they had reached the lake. She was (4)____________, so she stopped. The fox thought she was tired and he came closer, but the mother duck quickly spread her wings and (5)______________ up in the air. She landed in the middle of the lake and her ducklings swam to her.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2

Question 5

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

A mother duck and her little ducklings were on their way to the lake one day. Suddenly the mother duck saw a fox in the distance. She was frightened and shouted, “Children, hurry to the lake. There’s a fox!” The ducklings (1)_____________ towards the lake. The mother duck began to walk back and forth (2)_____________ one wing on the ground. When the fox saw her, he said to himself, “It seems that she’s hurt and can’t fly! I can easily catch and eat her!” Then he ran towards her. The mother duck ran, leading the fox away from the lake so, he (3)___________ be able to harm her ducklings. The mother duck saw that they had reached the lake. She was (4)____________, so she stopped. The fox thought she was tired and he came closer, but the mother duck quickly spread her wings and (5)______________ up in the air. She landed in the middle of the lake and her ducklings swam to her.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1

Question 6

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

When a massive enough star runs out of fuel in its core and ______(1) the resulting Type II supernova will produce a black hole. Supernovae that aren't quite massive enough will produce neutron stars instead, which themselves will make black holes if they either ______(2) more matter or collide with another neutron star. But in theory, there should be a third way: through direct collapse. If a massive enough gas cloud collapses under its own gravity, it should form a black hole directly, without any ______(3) star. This is one of the leading theories for how supermassive black holes begin. If the ______(4) collapse is possible, we should see some massive stars with just the right properties ______(5) with no explosion. For the first time, astronomers observed a 25 solar mass star just disappear. Direct collapse is the only explanation possible which is now verified for the first time.

Find the appropriate word in each case.

Question 7

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

When a massive enough star runs out of fuel in its core and ______(1) the resulting Type II supernova will produce a black hole. Supernovae that aren't quite massive enough will produce neutron stars instead, which themselves will make black holes if they either ______(2) more matter or collide with another neutron star. But in theory, there should be a third way: through direct collapse. If a massive enough gas cloud collapses under its own gravity, it should form a black hole directly, without any ______(3) star. This is one of the leading theories for how supermassive black holes begin. If the ______(4) collapse is possible, we should see some massive stars with just the right properties ______(5) with no explosion. For the first time, astronomers observed a 25 solar mass star just disappear. Direct collapse is the only explanation possible which is now verified for the first time.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Question 8

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

When a massive enough star runs out of fuel in its core and ______(1) the resulting Type II supernova will produce a black hole. Supernovae that aren't quite massive enough will produce neutron stars instead, which themselves will make black holes if they either ______(2) more matter or collide with another neutron star. But in theory, there should be a third way: through direct collapse. If a massive enough gas cloud collapses under its own gravity, it should form a black hole directly, without any ______(3) star. This is one of the leading theories for how supermassive black holes begin. If the ______(4) collapse is possible, we should see some massive stars with just the right properties ______(5) with no explosion. For the first time, astronomers observed a 25 solar mass star just disappear. Direct collapse is the only explanation possible which is now verified for the first time.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Question 9

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

When a massive enough star runs out of fuel in its core and ______(1) the resulting Type II supernova will produce a black hole. Supernovae that aren't quite massive enough will produce neutron stars instead, which themselves will make black holes if they either ______(2) more matter or collide with another neutron star. But in theory, there should be a third way: through direct collapse. If a massive enough gas cloud collapses under its own gravity, it should form a black hole directly, without any ______(3) star. This is one of the leading theories for how supermassive black holes begin. If the ______(4) collapse is possible, we should see some massive stars with just the right properties ______(5) with no explosion. For the first time, astronomers observed a 25 solar mass star just disappear. Direct collapse is the only explanation possible which is now verified for the first time.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

Question 10

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

When a massive enough star runs out of fuel in its core and ______(1) the resulting Type II supernova will produce a black hole. Supernovae that aren't quite massive enough will produce neutron stars instead, which themselves will make black holes if they either ______(2) more matter or collide with another neutron star. But in theory, there should be a third way: through direct collapse. If a massive enough gas cloud collapses under its own gravity, it should form a black hole directly, without any ______(3) star. This is one of the leading theories for how supermassive black holes begin. If the ______(4) collapse is possible, we should see some massive stars with just the right properties ______(5) with no explosion. For the first time, astronomers observed a 25 solar mass star just disappear. Direct collapse is the only explanation possible which is now verified for the first time.

Find the appropriate word in each case.

Question 11

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

(1) _______ all the rhetoric about teaching, about enhancing teacher power, about raising pay, the reality bears (2) _______ resemblance to the rhetoric. Rather than moving in the direction of (3) _______ autonomy the daily lives of teachers in the (4) _______ are becoming even more (5) _______. Instead of giving more autonomy, the attempt seems to be at (6) _______ the administrative (7) _______. A teacher who attempts to (8) _______ the syllabus (9) _______ trouble. The general sentiment seems to be that the (10) _______ of teachers be damned but what is critical is uniformity.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 10

Question 12

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

(1) _______ all the rhetoric about teaching, about enhancing teacher power, about raising pay, the reality bears (2) _______ resemblance to the rhetoric. Rather than moving in the direction of (3) _______ autonomy the daily lives of teachers in the (4) _______ are becoming even more (5) _______. Instead of giving more autonomy, the attempt seems to be at (6) _______ the administrative (7) _______. A teacher who attempts to (8) _______ the syllabus (9) _______ trouble. The general sentiment seems to be that the (10) _______ of teachers be damned but what is critical is uniformity.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 9

Question 13

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

(1) _______ all the rhetoric about teaching, about enhancing teacher power, about raising pay, the reality bears (2) _______ resemblance to the rhetoric. Rather than moving in the direction of (3) _______ autonomy the daily lives of teachers in the (4) _______ are becoming even more (5) _______. Instead of giving more autonomy, the attempt seems to be at (6) _______ the administrative (7) _______. A teacher who attempts to (8) _______ the syllabus (9) _______ trouble. The general sentiment seems to be that the (10) _______ of teachers be damned but what is critical is uniformity.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 8

Question 14

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

(1) _______ all the rhetoric about teaching, about enhancing teacher power, about raising pay, the reality bears (2) _______ resemblance to the rhetoric. Rather than moving in the direction of (3) _______ autonomy the daily lives of teachers in the (4) _______ are becoming even more (5) _______. Instead of giving more autonomy, the attempt seems to be at (6) _______ the administrative (7) _______. A teacher who attempts to (8) _______ the syllabus (9) _______ trouble. The general sentiment seems to be that the (10) _______ of teachers be damned but what is critical is uniformity.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 7

Question 15

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

(1) _______ all the rhetoric about teaching, about enhancing teacher power, about raising pay, the reality bears (2) _______ resemblance to the rhetoric. Rather than moving in the direction of (3) _______ autonomy the daily lives of teachers in the (4) _______ are becoming even more (5) _______. Instead of giving more autonomy, the attempt seems to be at (6) _______ the administrative (7) _______. A teacher who attempts to (8) _______ the syllabus (9) _______ trouble. The general sentiment seems to be that the (10) _______ of teachers be damned but what is critical is uniformity.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 6

Question 16

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

(1) _______ all the rhetoric about teaching, about enhancing teacher power, about raising pay, the reality bears (2) _______ resemblance to the rhetoric. Rather than moving in the direction of (3) _______ autonomy the daily lives of teachers in the (4) _______ are becoming even more (5) _______. Instead of giving more autonomy, the attempt seems to be at (6) _______ the administrative (7) _______. A teacher who attempts to (8) _______ the syllabus (9) _______ trouble. The general sentiment seems to be that the (10) _______ of teachers be damned but what is critical is uniformity.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 5

Question 17

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

(1) _______ all the rhetoric about teaching, about enhancing teacher power, about raising pay, the reality bears (2) _______ resemblance to the rhetoric. Rather than moving in the direction of (3) _______ autonomy the daily lives of teachers in the (4) _______ are becoming even more (5) _______. Instead of giving more autonomy, the attempt seems to be at (6) _______ the administrative (7) _______. A teacher who attempts to (8) _______ the syllabus (9) _______ trouble. The general sentiment seems to be that the (10) _______ of teachers be damned but what is critical is uniformity.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No. 4

Question 18

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

(1) _______ all the rhetoric about teaching, about enhancing teacher power, about raising pay, the reality bears (2) _______ resemblance to the rhetoric. Rather than moving in the direction of (3) _______ autonomy the daily lives of teachers in the (4) _______ are becoming even more (5) _______. Instead of giving more autonomy, the attempt seems to be at (6) _______ the administrative (7) _______. A teacher who attempts to (8) _______ the syllabus (9) _______ trouble. The general sentiment seems to be that the (10) _______ of teachers be damned but what is critical is uniformity.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3

Question 19

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

(1) _______ all the rhetoric about teaching, about enhancing teacher power, about raising pay, the reality bears (2) _______ resemblance to the rhetoric. Rather than moving in the direction of (3) _______ autonomy the daily lives of teachers in the (4) _______ are becoming even more (5) _______. Instead of giving more autonomy, the attempt seems to be at (6) _______ the administrative (7) _______. A teacher who attempts to (8) _______ the syllabus (9) _______ trouble. The general sentiment seems to be that the (10) _______ of teachers be damned but what is critical is uniformity.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2

Question 20

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

(1) _______ all the rhetoric about teaching, about enhancing teacher power, about raising pay, the reality bears (2) _______ resemblance to the rhetoric. Rather than moving in the direction of (3) _______ autonomy the daily lives of teachers in the (4) _______ are becoming even more (5) _______. Instead of giving more autonomy, the attempt seems to be at (6) _______ the administrative (7) _______. A teacher who attempts to (8) _______ the syllabus (9) _______ trouble. The general sentiment seems to be that the (10) _______ of teachers be damned but what is critical is uniformity.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1

Question 21

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

Suddenly, at age 27, the King was _________ (1) with impermanence and suffering. On a rare outing from his _________ (2) palace, he _________ (3) someone desperately sick. The next day, he saw a _________ (4) old man, and _________ (5) a dead person.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.5

Question 22

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

Suddenly, at age 27, the King was _________ (1) with impermanence and suffering. On a rare outing from his _________ (2) palace, he _________ (3) someone desperately sick. The next day, he saw a _________ (4) old man, and _________ (5) a dead person.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4

Question 23

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

Suddenly, at age 27, the King was _________ (1) with impermanence and suffering. On a rare outing from his _________ (2) palace, he _________ (3) someone desperately sick. The next day, he saw a _________ (4) old man, and _________ (5) a dead person.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3

Question 24

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

Suddenly, at age 27, the King was _________ (1) with impermanence and suffering. On a rare outing from his _________ (2) palace, he _________ (3) someone desperately sick. The next day, he saw a _________ (4) old man, and _________ (5) a dead person.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2

Question 25

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

Suddenly, at age 27, the King was _________ (1) with impermanence and suffering. On a rare outing from his _________ (2) palace, he _________ (3) someone desperately sick. The next day, he saw a _________ (4) old man, and _________ (5) a dead person.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.1

Question 26

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

A discerning empathetic listener can read what's (1)_________ down deep fast, and can show such acceptance, such understanding, that other people feel (2)_________ to open up layer (3)_________ layer until they get (4)_________ that soft inner core where the problem really lies. People want to be (5)_________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.5

Question 27

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

A discerning empathetic listener can read what's (1)_________ down deep fast, and can show such acceptance, such understanding, that other people feel (2)_________ to open up layer (3)_________ layer until they get (4)_________ that soft inner core where the problem really lies. People want to be (5)_________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.4

Question 28

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

A discerning empathetic listener can read what's (1)_________ down deep fast, and can show such acceptance, such understanding, that other people feel (2)_________ to open up layer (3)_________ layer until they get (4)_________ that soft inner core where the problem really lies. People want to be (5)_________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.3

Question 29

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with words chosen from options given.

A discerning empathetic listener can read what's (1)_________ down deep fast, and can show such acceptance, such understanding, that other people feel (2)_________ to open up layer (3)_________ layer until they get (4)_________ that soft inner core where the problem really lies. People want to be (5)_________.

Select the most appropriate option to fill in blank No.2