Cloze Test — Set 1

Read the passage and fill in the blanks: "The old library stood _____ (A) in the heart of the city. Despite its _____ (B) appearance, it housed thousands of rare books. Students often _____ (C) there to study. The librarian, known for her _____ (D) nature, helped everyone _____ (E) find what they needed." Blank A:

The old library stood majestically in the heart of the city. Despite its _____ (B) appearance, it housed thousands of rare books. Blank B:

Despite its dilapidated appearance, it housed thousands of rare books. Students often _____ (C) there to study. Blank C:

Students often lingered there to study. The librarian, known for her _____ (D) nature, helped everyone willingly. Blank D:

The librarian, known for her benevolent nature, helped everyone _____ (E) find what they needed. Blank E:

Morning dew _____ (A) the grass, creating a _____ (B) blanket of moisture. The air felt _____ (C) and refreshing. Birds began their _____ (D) songs. Nature seemed _____ (E) in beauty. Blank A:

Morning dew bejeweled the grass, creating a _____ (B) blanket of moisture. The air felt cool and refreshing. Blank B:

The air felt _____ (C) and refreshing. Birds began their melodious songs. Nature seemed abundant in beauty. Blank C:

The air felt pristine and refreshing. Birds began their _____ (D) songs. Nature seemed abundant in beauty. Blank D:

Nature seemed _____ (E) in beauty. The sunrise painted the sky in vibrant colors that took one's breath away. Blank E: