Free Printable Cloze Passages

1.

Last Sunday, Sheila was at the circus. She was very happy (1) _____________ excited. She sat (2) ___________ her parents as she watched the acrobats swinging from one end to the other. The audience (3) ______________ their hands at the end of the performance.

a)

or

b)

so

c)

and

d)

but

2.

Last Sunday, Sheila was at the circus. She was very happy (1) _____________ excited. She sat (2) ___________ her parents as she watched the acrobats swinging from one end to the other. The audience (3) ______________ their hands at the end of the performance.

a)

above

b)

below

c)

among

d)

between

3.

Last Sunday, Sheila was at the circus. She was very happy (1) _____________ excited. She sat (2) ___________ her parents as she watched the acrobats swinging from one end to the other. The audience (3) ______________ their hands at the end of the performance.

a)

claps

b)

clapped

c)

will clap

d)

is clapping

4.

Mr Lim went to an electronics shop last week. He wanted to (4) ________ a GPS receiver. He walked around the shop (5) _________ looked over a few different types of GPS receivers. After careful consideration, he bought the GPS receiver that the sales assistant (6) ___________.

a)

buy

b)

buys

c)

bought

d)

buying

5.

Mr Lim went to an electronics shop last week. He wanted to (4) ________ a GPS receiver. He walked around the shop (5) _________ looked over a few different types of GPS receivers. After careful consideration, he bought the GPS receiver that the sales assistant (6) ___________.

a)

so

b)

but

c)

and

d)

because

6.

Mr Lim went to an electronics shop last week. He wanted to (4) ________ a GPS receiver. He walked around the shop (5) _________ looked over a few different types of GPS receivers. After careful consideration, he bought the GPS receiver that the sales assistant (6) ___________.

a)

suggest

b)

suggests

c)

suggested

d)

suggesting

7.

Last week, two firefighters came to SJK (C) Yok Ming. They were there to (7) __________ the pupils about the fire safety. The firefighters told the pupils what to do in case of a fire. They showed the pupils how to use a (8) _________. They put out a fire (9) __________ the field. Then, they told the pupils to roll around on the floor if their clothes are on fire. The pupils (10) _________ a lot about fire safety that day.

a)

teach

b)

teaches

c)

taught

d)

teaching

8.

Last week, two firefighters came to SJK (C) Yok Ming. They were there to (7) __________ the pupils about the fire safety. The firefighters told the pupils what to do in case of a fire. They showed the pupils how to use a (8) _________. They put out a fire (9) __________ the field. Then, they told the pupils to roll around on the floor if their clothes are on fire. The pupils (10) _________ a lot about fire safety that day.pail

a)

pail

b)

hose

c)

watering can

d)

fire extinguisher

9.

Last week, two firefighters came to SJK (C) Yok Ming. They were there to (7) __________ the pupils about the fire safety. The firefighters told the pupils what to do in case of a fire. They showed the pupils how to use a (8) _________. They put out a fire (9) __________ the field. Then, they told the pupils to roll around on the floor if their clothes are on fire. The pupils (10) _________ a lot about fire safety that day.

a)

in

b)

over

c)

next to

d)

between

10.

Last week, two firefighters came to SJK (C) Yok Ming. They were there to (7) __________ the pupils about the fire safety. The firefighters told the pupils what to do in case of a fire. They showed the pupils how to use a (8) _________. They put out a fire (9) __________ the field. Then, they told the pupils to roll around on the floor if their clothes are on fire. The pupils (10) _________ a lot about fire safety that day.

a)

learn

b)

learns

c)

learned

d)

learning

11.

Uncle Lee is a shopkeeper. He has a (11) _________ shop near my house. Every day, he opens his shop at 8a.m. Many (12) ___________ like to come to his shop because it is well-stocked and the prices are reasonable. Uncle Lee (13) ___________ his customers very well. He always looks (14) ____________ in front of his customers. That is one of the reasons why he is liked by everyone.

a)

shoe

b)

book

c)

food

d)

grocery

12.

Uncle Lee is a shopkeeper. He has a (11) _________ shop near my house. Every day, he opens his shop at 8a.m. Many (12) ___________ like to come to his shop because it is well-stocked and the prices are reasonable. Uncle Lee (13) ___________ his customers very well. He always looks (14) ____________ in front of his customers. That is one of the reasons why he is liked by everyone.

a)

customers

b)

guests

c)

neighbours

d)

passengers

13.

Uncle Lee is a shopkeeper. He has a (11) _________ shop near my house. Every day, he opens his shop at 8a.m. Many (12) ___________ like to come to his shop because it is well-stocked and the prices are reasonable. Uncle Lee (13) ___________ his customers very well. He always looks (14) ____________ in front of his customers. That is one of the reasons why he is liked by everyone.

a)

treat

b)

treats

c)

treated

d)

treating

14.

Uncle Lee is a shopkeeper. He has a (11) _________ shop near my house. Every day, he opens his shop at 8a.m. Many (12) ___________ like to come to his shop because it is well-stocked and the prices are reasonable. Uncle Lee (13) ___________ his customers very well. He always looks (14) ____________ in front of his customers. That is one of the reasons why he is liked by everyone.

a)

proud

b)

timid

c)

happy

d)

brave

15.

The pupils of Year 6 Rose (15) _________ having a farewell party. They are arranging the desks and chairs. They have (16) ___________ their classroom with balloons and streamers. There is a lot of food (17) _____________ the table such as fried noodles, sandwiches, sushi and many more. Their teacher has organised a few games for them to play.

a)

is

b)

are

c)

was

d)

were

16.

The pupils of Year 6 Rose (15) _________ having a farewell party. They are arranging the desks and chairs. They have (16) ___________ their classroom with balloons and streamers. There is a lot of food (17) _____________ the table such as fried noodles, sandwiches, sushi and many more. Their teacher has organised a few games for them to play.

a)

decorate

b)

decorates

c)

decorated

d)

decorating

17.

The pupils of Year 6 Rose (15) _________ having a farewell party. They are arranging the desks and chairs. They have (16) ___________ their classroom with balloons and streamers. There is a lot of food (17) _____________ the table such as fried noodles, sandwiches, sushi and many more. Their teacher has organised a few games for them to play.

a)

on

b)

at

c)

under

d)

between

18.

Last weekend, Encik Azmi and his family (18) ____________ their time by having a picnic at a park. They spread a mat and set up a (19) ___________. His eldest son, Zahid swam in the (20) ___________ while his youngest son, Zahrud took photographs. His daughter, Minah drew the scenery of the park. Meanwhile, Encik Azmi read the newspaper while (21) __________ on a rock by the river. Puan Aelia took out the delicious food that she had brought. They had a great time together.

a)

spent

b)

spend

c)

spends

d)

spending

19.

Last weekend, Encik Azmi and his family (18) ____________ their time by having a picnic at a park. They spread a mat and set up a (19) ___________. His eldest son, Zahid swam in the (20) ___________ while his youngest son, Zahrud took photographs. His daughter, Minah drew the scenery of the park. Meanwhile, Encik Azmi read the newspaper while (21) __________ on a rock by the river. Puan Aelia took out the delicious food that she had brought. They had a great time together.

a)

hut

b)

tent

c)

room

d)

chalet

20.

Last weekend, Encik Azmi and his family (18) ____________ their time by having a picnic at a park. They spread a mat and set up a (19) ___________. His eldest son, Zahid swam in the (20) ___________ while his youngest son, Zahrud took photographs. His daughter, Minah drew the scenery of the park. Meanwhile, Encik Azmi read the newspaper while (21) __________ on a rock by the river. Puan Aelia took out the delicious food that she had brought. They had a great time together.

a)

sea

b)

lake

c)

river

d)

ocean

21.

Last weekend, Encik Azmi and his family (18) ____________ their time by having a picnic at a park. They spread a mat and set up a (19) ___________. His eldest son, Zahid swam in the (20) ___________ while his youngest son, Zahrud took photographs. His daughter, Minah drew the scenery of the park. Meanwhile, Encik Azmi read the newspaper while (21) __________ on a rock by the river. Puan Aelia took out the delicious food that she had brought. They had a great time together.

a)

sit

b)

sits

c)

sat

d)

sitting

22.

Su Mei and her parents are at a restaurant. They are looking at the menu (22) _________ they cannot decide what to order. The waitress gladly recommends some popular dishes for (23) __________ to try. Finally, they order three plates of spaghetti and a (24) __________ of cheesecake.

a)

or

b)

if

c)

so

d)

but

23.

Su Mei and her parents are at a restaurant. They are looking at the menu (22) _________ they cannot decide what to order. The waitress gladly recommends some popular dishes for (23) __________ to try. Finally, they order three plates of spaghetti and a (24) __________ of cheesecake.

a)

they

b)

them

c)

their

d)

theirs

24.

Su Mei and her parents are at a restaurant. They are looking at the menu (22) _________ they cannot decide what to order. The waitress gladly recommends some popular dishes for (23) __________ to try. Finally, they order three plates of spaghetti and a (24) __________ of cheesecake.

a)

bar

b)

loaf

c)

pinch

d)

slice

25.

Last Saturday, there was a carnival at SJK (C) Chung Hua. It was organised to raise funds (25) ____________ the school. Terry and his family went there to support the carnival. There were (26) ___________ stalls selling a variety of things including food and drinks, second-hand books and toys. Terry played some games and (27) ___________ prizes. They had (28) __________ enjoyable time while contributing to the school.

a)

of

b)

for

c)

by

d)

with

26.

Last Saturday, there was a carnival at SJK (C) Chung Hua. It was organised to raise funds (25) ____________ the school. Terry and his family went there to support the carnival. There were (26) ___________ stalls selling a variety of things including food and drinks, second-hand books and toys. Terry played some games and (27) ___________ prizes. They had (28) __________ enjoyable time while contributing to the school.

a)

any

b)

a little

c)

many

d)

much

27.

Last Saturday, there was a carnival at SJK (C) Chung Hua. It was organised to raise funds (25) ____________ the school. Terry and his family went there to support the carnival. There were (26) ___________ stalls selling a variety of things including food and drinks, second-hand books and toys. Terry played some games and (27) ___________ prizes. They had (28) __________ enjoyable time while contributing to the school.

a)

win

b)

wins

c)

won

d)

winning

28.

Last Saturday, there was a carnival at SJK (C) Chung Hua. It was organised to raise funds (25) ____________ the school. Terry and his family went there to support the carnival. There were (26) ___________ stalls selling a variety of things including food and drinks, second-hand books and toys. Terry played some games and (27) ___________ prizes. They had (28) __________ enjoyable time while contributing to the school.

a)

a

b)

an

c)

the

d)

-

29.

Samantha visited her grandmother in the hospital yesterday. Her grandmother was happy to see her and she (29) ___________ broadly. She was (30) __________ her with some chicken soup prepared by her mother when the nurse came into the room. She (31) ____________ her grandmother would get well soon and could be (32) ___________ from the hospital.

a)

smile

b)

smiles

c)

smiled

d)

smiling

30.

Samantha visited her grandmother in the hospital yesterday. Her grandmother was happy to see her and she (29) ___________ broadly. She was (30) __________ her with some chicken soup prepared by her mother when the nurse came into the room. She (31) ____________ her grandmother would get well soon and could be (32) ___________ from the hospital.

a)

eating

b)

pouring

c)

drinking

d)

feeding

31.

Samantha visited her grandmother in the hospital yesterday. Her grandmother was happy to see her and she (29) ___________ broadly. She was (30) __________ her with some chicken soup prepared by her mother when the nurse came into the room. She (31) ____________ her grandmother would get well soon and could be (32) ___________ from the hospital.

a)

hope

b)

had hoped

c)

hoped

d)

hoping

32.

Samantha visited her grandmother in the hospital yesterday. Her grandmother was happy to see her and she (29) ___________ broadly. She was (30) __________ her with some chicken soup prepared by her mother when the nurse came into the room. She (31) ____________ her grandmother would get well soon and could be (32) ___________ from the hospital.

a)

discharge

b)

discharged

c)

discharges

d)

discharging

33.

Rafflesia is the biggest flower in the world. It (33) __________ approximately 28 species, all found in south eastern Asia. It is a smelly plant. The petals start to rot as soon as (34) _________ bloom. The rotting smell is so (35) ___________ that animals do not go near the flower.

a)

contain

b)

contains

c)

contained

d)

containing

34.

Rafflesia is the biggest flower in the world. It (33) __________ approximately 28 species, all found in south eastern Asia. It is a smelly plant. The petals start to rot as soon as (34) _________ bloom. The rotting smell is so (35) ___________ that animals do not go near the flower.

a)

it

b)

he

c)

she

d)

we

35.

Rafflesia is the biggest flower in the world. It (33) __________ approximately 28 species, all found in south eastern Asia. It is a smelly plant. The petals start to rot as soon as (34) _________ bloom. The rotting smell is so (35) ___________ that animals do not go near the flower.

a)

hard

b)

good

c)

bright

d)

strong

36.

Maria (36) ________________ for her school bus at a bus stop near her school. She was carrying her backpack and sitting on the (37) _____________. Her sister, Mariana was sitting (38) __________ her. She was reading a magazine. There was a dustbin near the bus stop pole. An elderly man who (39) ___________ a pair of spectacles was reading a newspaper. They waited (40) _____________ for the bus.

a)

is waiting

b)

had waited

c)

was waiting

d)

were waiting

37.

Maria (36) ________________ for her school bus at a bus stop near her school. She was carrying her backpack and sitting on the (37) _____________. Her sister, Mariana was sitting (38) __________ her. She was reading a magazine. There was a dustbin near the bus stop pole. An elderly man who (39) ___________ a pair of spectacles was reading a newspaper. They waited (40) _____________ for the bus.

a)

stool

b)

chair

c)

couch

d)

bench

38.

Maria (36) ________________ for her school bus at a bus stop near her school. She was carrying her backpack and sitting on the (37) _____________. Her sister, Mariana was sitting (38) __________ her. She was reading a magazine. There was a dustbin near the bus stop pole. An elderly man who (39) ___________ a pair of spectacles was reading a newspaper. They waited (40) _____________ for the bus.

a)

next to

b)

behind

c)

between

d)

opposite

39.

Maria (36) ________________ for her school bus at a bus stop near her school. She was carrying her backpack and sitting on the (37) _____________. Her sister, Mariana was sitting (38) __________ her. She was reading a magazine. There was a dustbin near the bus stop pole. An elderly man who (39) ___________ a pair of spectacles was reading a newspaper. They waited (40) _____________ for the bus.

a)

wear

b)

wears

c)

wore

d)

worn

40.

Maria (36) ________________ for her school bus at a bus stop near her school. She was carrying her backpack and sitting on the (37) _____________. Her sister, Mariana was sitting (38) __________ her. She was reading a magazine. There was a dustbin near the bus stop pole. An elderly man who (39) ___________ a pair of spectacles was reading a newspaper. They waited (40) _____________ for the bus.

a)

excitedly

b)

sincerely

c)

patiently

d)

peacefully

41.

John and his friends were at the (41) _________ last weekend. There were many things to see. In the main hall, there were life-sized figures dressed (42) __________ the ancient traditional clothes. On the first floor, they saw coins of a hundred years old as well as vases, plates and weapons (43) _________ by ancient people.

a)

school

b)

hospital

c)

library

d)

museum

42.

John and his friends were at the (41) _________ last weekend. There were many things to see. In the main hall, there were life-sized figures dressed (42) __________ the ancient traditional clothes. On the first floor, they saw coins of a hundred years old as well as vases, plates and weapons (43) _________ by ancient people.

a)

in

b)

on

c)

of

d)

off

43.

John and his friends were at the (41) _________ last weekend. There were many things to see. In the main hall, there were life-sized figures dressed (42) __________ the ancient traditional clothes. On the first floor, they saw coins of a hundred years old as well as vases, plates and weapons (43) _________ by ancient people.

a)

use

b)

uses

c)

used

d)

using

44.

It is Christmas Day. Martin and his sister, Melissa (44) ____________ near the Christmas tree. There are many presents under the tree. They are (45) _________ the presents happily. Martin is looking at his present (46) _________ is a toy robot. Melissa is holding a pretty doll which is (47) __________ in a beautiful dress. They are enjoying this beautiful moment.

a)

is sitting

b)

are sitting

c)

was sitting

d)

were sitting

45.

It is Christmas Day. Martin and his sister, Melissa (44) ____________ near the Christmas tree. There are many presents under the tree. They are (45) _________ the presents happily. Martin is looking at his present (46) _________ is a toy robot. Melissa is holding a pretty doll which is (47) __________ in a beautiful dress. They are enjoying this beautiful moment.

a)

tying

b)

playing

c)

decorating

d)

unwrapping

46.

It is Christmas Day. Martin and his sister, Melissa (44) ____________ near the Christmas tree. There are many presents under the tree. They are (45) _________ the presents happily. Martin is looking at his present (46) _________ is a toy robot. Melissa is holding a pretty doll which is (47) __________ in a beautiful dress. They are enjoying this beautiful moment.

a)

who

b)

which

c)

what

d)

whose

47.

It is Christmas Day. Martin and his sister, Melissa (44) ____________ near the Christmas tree. There are many presents under the tree. They are (45) _________ the presents happily. Martin is looking at his present (46) _________ is a toy robot. Melissa is holding a pretty doll which is (47) __________ in a beautiful dress. They are enjoying this beautiful moment.

a)

dress

b)

dresses

c)

dressed

d)

dressing

48.

Yesterday, Puan Laila and her daughter were taking a stroll. When they reached a junction, a suspicious man on a motorcycle passed by (48) _________. The motorcyclist made a quick U-turn and (49) __________ towards them. Puan Laila grabbed her daughter's hand and started running. Unfortunately, she slipped and (50) __________. A few people came out of a grocery shop to help Puan Laila and her daughter. The motorcyclist panicked and quickly fled the scene.

a)

her

b)

she

c)

they

d)

them

49.

Yesterday, Puan Laila and her daughter were taking a stroll. When they reached a junction, a suspicious man on a motorcycle passed by (48) _________. The motorcyclist made a quick U-turn and (49) __________ towards them. Puan Laila grabbed her daughter's hand and started running. Unfortunately, she slipped and (50) __________. A few people came out of a grocery shop to help Puan Laila and her daughter. The motorcyclist panicked and quickly fled the scene.

a)

speed

b)

speeds

c)

sped

d)

speeding

50.

Yesterday, Puan Laila and her daughter were taking a stroll. When they reached a junction, a suspicious man on a motorcycle passed by (48) _________. The motorcyclist made a quick U-turn and (49) __________ towards them. Puan Laila grabbed her daughter's hand and started running. Unfortunately, she slipped and (50) __________. A few people came out of a grocery shop to help Puan Laila and her daughter. The motorcyclist panicked and quickly fled the scene.

a)

fall

b)

falls

c)

fell

d)

falling

Cloze Passages

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

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