Cloze Tests 11+ English Practice

Cloze tests combine grammar, vocabulary and sentence sense. The child needs to choose words that fit meaning and structure at the same time.

What children practise in Cloze Tests

Cloze tests combine grammar, vocabulary and sentence sense. The child needs to choose words that fit meaning and structure at the same time.

Common question formats

  • Sentence completion
  • Grammar clues
  • Vocabulary fit

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Focusing only on meaning and ignoring grammar
  • Choosing a word because it is common
  • Skipping punctuation clues

Worked examples

The children walked ____ the bridge.

Answer: across

She was ____ to try again after the mistake.

Answer: reluctant

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