Cloze Test Cloze Test Vocabulary & Language Skills 2

Question 1

The detective gathered enough _____ to convince the jury of the suspect's involvement in the crime.

Accepted Answer

evidence

Answer

"Evidence" is correct because convincing a jury in a legal setting requires factual proof, not speculation.

Question 2

The new software update was _____ with older operating systems, causing issues for many users.

Accepted Answer

incompatible

Answer

"Incompatible" is correct because causing issues when used with older systems means the two do not work together.

Question 3

Despite her initial _____, she eventually agreed to take on the leadership role.

Accepted Answer

reluctance

Answer

"Reluctance" is correct because "despite" signals a contrast between her initial feeling and her eventual agreement.

Question 4

The scientist's groundbreaking _____ changed the way researchers understood human genetics.

Accepted Answer

discovery

Answer

"Discovery" is correct because something groundbreaking that changes scientific understanding is a discovery.

Question 5

The town's _____ relied heavily on tourism, with most businesses catering to seasonal visitors.

Accepted Answer

economy

Answer

"Economy" is correct because businesses and income sources are components of an economy, not culture or population.

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