MC Cloze

Part 1 — Multiple Choice Cloze

Eight gaps in a short text, four word options each. Tests vocabulary, especially collocations, phrasal verbs, fixed phrases, and shades of meaning.

Strategy

• Read the whole text first to understand context before looking at the options
• Examine words just before and after the gap — collocations and fixed phrases live there
• If two options seem possible, choose the one with the strongest collocation
• Watch for dependent prepositions: "result in", "depend on", "attribute to"
• Time guide: 12 minutes maximum