Cloze Test — Set 2
Questions 11–20 of 160
The entrepreneur's _____ (A) vision transformed the small startup into a global empire. Her _____ (B) approach to problem-solving impressed investors. She remained _____ (C) despite numerous setbacks. The company's _____ (D) growth was remarkable. Her team felt _____ (E) by her leadership. Blank A:
Correct Answer: A. visionary
'Visionary' means forward-thinking and imaginative, matching an entrepreneur who transforms a startup into a global empire. 'Limited', 'myopic', and 'confused' suggest inability to see clearly. Visionary captures the transformative perspective needed.
Her _____ (B) approach to problem-solving impressed investors. She remained undaunted despite numerous setbacks. Blank B:
Correct Answer: A. innovative
'Innovative' means creative and introducing new ideas, impressing investors and solving problems effectively. 'Rigid', 'conventional', and 'outdated' suggest lack of originality. Innovation aligns with impressive problem-solving and global success.
She remained _____ (C) despite numerous setbacks. The company's phenomenal growth was remarkable. Blank C:
Correct Answer: A. undaunted
'Undaunted' means not intimidated or discouraged, showing persistence despite setbacks. 'Discouraged', 'defeated', and 'anxious' suggest negative reactions. The context of phenomenal growth confirms she wasn't disheartened by setbacks.
The company's _____ (D) growth was remarkable. Her team felt inspired by her leadership. Blank D:
Correct Answer: A. exponential
'Exponential' means increasing rapidly at an accelerating rate, matching remarkable global expansion. 'Stagnant', 'minimal', and 'declining' contradict the startup-to-global-empire narrative. Exponential perfectly describes the impressive growth.
Her team felt _____ (E) by her leadership. She often mentored young entrepreneurs seeking guidance. Blank E:
Correct Answer: A. inspired
'Inspired' means motivated and uplifted, matching a leader who mentors young entrepreneurs. 'Demotivated', 'indifferent', and 'conflicted' suggest negative responses. Inspired reflects the positive influence of visionary, innovative leadership.
The ancient manuscript was _____ (A) with mysterious symbols. Scholars spent years trying to _____ (B) its meaning. The text proved _____ (C) to decipher. Their _____ (D) efforts finally bore fruit. The discovery was _____ (E) for historical research. Blank A:
Correct Answer: A. inscribed
'Inscribed' means marked or carved with writing or symbols, perfect for an ancient manuscript. 'Marked' is too generic, 'sketched' suggests drawings, and 'painted' implies color. Inscribed emphasizes the deliberate writing of mysterious symbols.
Scholars spent years trying to _____ (B) its meaning. The text proved challenging to decipher. Blank B:
Correct Answer: A. decipher
'Decipher' means interpret or decode something difficult to understand, matching scholars' years of work. 'Ignore', 'overlook', and 'abandon' suggest giving up. Decipher aligns with scholarly effort and persistent investigation.
The text proved _____ (C) to decipher. Their persistent efforts finally bore fruit. Blank C:
Correct Answer: A. intractable
'Intractable' means difficult to manage or understand, fitting ancient mysterious symbols requiring years of study. 'Simple', 'obvious', and 'clear' contradict the need for persistent efforts. Intractable emphasizes the difficulty overcome.
Their _____ (D) efforts finally bore fruit. The discovery was monumental for historical research. Blank D:
Correct Answer: A. relentless
'Relentless' means persistent and determined, matching scholarly efforts that ultimately succeed. 'Halfhearted', 'sporadic', and 'careless' suggest insufficient dedication. Relentless captures the sustained, determined work of scholars.
The discovery was _____ (E) for historical research. It provided insights previously thought impossible. Blank E:
Correct Answer: A. monumental
'Monumental' means hugely significant and impressive, matching a discovery providing new historical insights. 'Trivial', 'insignificant', and 'minor' undermine the importance. Monumental reflects the transformative nature of the finding.