Cloze Test — Set 5
Questions 41–50 of 160
The patient agreed to follow the advice. He now _____ (C) healthier and more energetic. Blank C:
Correct Answer: A. feels
'Feels' is present tense for singular subject 'he'. The adverb 'now' indicates present time. 'Feel' is plural, 'felt' is past, and 'feeling' is gerund. Present tense 'feels' correctly shows current state.
His family _____ (D) proud of his transformation and dedication. Blank D:
Correct Answer: B. are
'Are' is present plural for subject 'family' (treated as collective plural). While 'family' can be singular, here it refers to multiple members being proud. 'Is' is singular, 'were' and 'was' are past. Present 'are' fits plural interpretation.
The scientist _____ (A) conducting research _____ (B) climate change. She _____ (C) several important findings. Her work _____ (D) recognized globally. Universities _____ (E) her to speak at conferences. Blank A:
Correct Answer: A. is
'Is' is present singular, correct for 'scientist' (singular subject). Present progressive 'is conducting' shows ongoing action. 'Are' is plural, 'was/were' are past. 'Is' matches the singular subject.
She is conducting research _____ (B) climate change for the past five years. Blank B:
Correct Answer: A. on
'On' is the correct preposition—'research on climate change'. We conduct research on specific topics. 'About' means concerning, 'for' indicates purpose/duration, and 'in' suggests location. 'On' is idiomatic for this context.
She has _____ (C) several important findings that challenge existing theories. Blank C:
Correct Answer: A. made
'Made' is past participle for 'has made' (present perfect). It shows findings from her research. 'Make' is base form, 'making' is gerund, and 'makes' is present singular. 'Made' completes the present perfect correctly.
Her work _____ (D) recognized globally. Universities invite her to speak at conferences. Blank D:
Correct Answer: A. is
'Is' forms passive voice 'is recognized', appropriate for describing work receiving recognition. 'Are' is plural, 'was' is past, and 'being' is incomplete without 'is'. Present 'is' shows ongoing global recognition.
Universities _____ (E) her to speak at international conferences about climate research. Blank E:
Correct Answer: A. invite
'Invite' is present tense for plural subject 'universities'. Present tense shows this is an ongoing practice. 'Invites' is singular, 'invited' is past, and 'inviting' is gerund. 'Invite' correctly matches plural subject.
The chef _____ (A) prepared the meal _____ (B) great care and attention. The ingredients _____ (C) fresh and imported. Guests _____ (D) amazed by the flavors. The dinner _____ (E) a huge success. Blank A:
Correct Answer: A. has
'Has' is present perfect for singular 'chef'. It indicates recently completed action with present relevance. 'Have' is plural, 'had' is past perfect, and 'having' is gerund. 'Has' correctly shows the meal is now prepared.
The chef has _____ (B) the meal with great care and attention. Blank B:
Correct Answer: A. prepared
'Prepared' is past participle for 'has prepared'. 'Prepare' is base form, 'prepares' is present singular, and 'preparing' is gerund. Only 'prepared' completes the present perfect correctly.
The ingredients _____ (C) fresh and imported from various countries. Blank C:
Correct Answer: A. are
'Are' is present plural for 'ingredients' (plural noun). Present tense shows current state. 'Is' is singular, 'were/was' are past. Plural subject requires 'are'.