Cloze Test — Set 4
Questions 31–40 of 160
She hopes to complete it by evening. Her dedication _____ (B) admirable. Blank B:
Correct Answer: A. is
'Is' is present tense for singular subject 'dedication'. Present tense is appropriate as the dedication is currently evident. 'Are' is plural, 'were' is past plural, and 'was' is past singular. 'Is' matches the singular subject perfectly.
Her dedication is admirable. _____ (C) her efforts, she achieved success. Blank C:
Correct Answer: A. Because of
'Because of' introduces a reason for success, indicating her efforts caused the achievement. 'In spite of' suggests overcoming obstacles, 'due to' is similar to 'because of', and 'as a result of' indicates consequence. All could work, but 'Because of' is most direct.
She _____ (D) the task successfully despite initial difficulties. Blank D:
Correct Answer: B. completed
'Completed' is past tense, appropriate since the task is finished ('successfully'). 'Complete' is infinitive, 'completing' is gerund, and 'completes' is present singular. Past tense correctly shows the task is done.
The architect _____ (A) to design a sustainable building. The plans _____ (B) innovative features. Construction _____ (C) soon. Workers _____ (D) hired. The project _____ (E) be completed in two years. Blank A:
Correct Answer: A. was asked
'Was asked' is passive voice, past tense, correctly showing the architect (singular) received a request. 'Were asked' is plural, 'ask' is present active, and 'asked' alone is incomplete. Passive voice appropriately conveys that the architect received a request.
The plans _____ (B) innovative features like solar panels and rainwater harvesting. Blank B:
Correct Answer: A. include
'Include' is present tense for plural subject 'plans'. Present tense shows the plans currently contain these features. 'Includes' is singular, 'including' is gerund, and 'included' is past. Plural subject requires 'include'.
Construction _____ (C) soon. Workers will be hired for the project. Blank C:
Correct Answer: A. will begin
'Will begin' is future tense, appropriate with 'soon' indicating future timing. 'Begins' is present, 'began' is past, and 'beginning' is gerund. The sentence structure ('will be hired') also uses future, so 'will begin' maintains tense consistency.
Workers _____ (D) for the project. The project is expected to be completed in two years. Blank D:
Correct Answer: A. will be hired
'Will be hired' is future passive, consistent with 'will begin' and 'in two years'. Present or past tenses don't fit future context. 'Will be hired' shows workers are yet to be hired for future construction.
The project _____ (E) completed in two years, making it an efficient feat. Blank E:
Correct Answer: A. will be
'Will be' is future tense passive, matching 'will begin' and 'will be hired'. The timeframe 'in two years' indicates future completion. 'Is', 'was' don't fit future context, and 'would be' suggests conditional. 'Will be' correctly shows expected future completion.
The doctor _____ (A) advised the patient _____ (B) exercise regularly. The patient _____ (C) to follow the advice. He now _____ (D) healthier. His family _____ (E) proud of his transformation. Blank A:
Correct Answer: B. has
'Has' is present perfect tense for singular subject 'doctor'. It shows a past action with present relevance—the advice was given and remains current. 'Had' is past perfect, 'have' is plural, and 'having' is gerund. 'Has' correctly conveys recent advisory.
The doctor has _____ (B) the patient to exercise regularly. Blank B:
Correct Answer: A. advised
'Advised' is past participle, completing 'has advised' (present perfect). 'Advise' is base form, 'advising' is gerund, and 'advices' is incorrect (advice is uncountable). 'Advised' is the only proper past participle form.