Cloze Test Grammar & Syntax in Context

Question 1

The scientist _____ the experiment three times before publishing the results.

Accepted Answer

conducted

Answer

'Conducted' is the correct simple past tense to describe a completed action that occurred before another past event.

Question 2

She is interested _____ learning new languages.

Accepted Answer

in

Answer

'Interested in' is the fixed prepositional phrase used in English when expressing interest in an activity or topic.

Question 3

Neither the manager nor the employees _____ aware of the new policy.

Accepted Answer

were

Answer

When using 'neither...nor,' the verb agrees with the subject closer to it ('employees'), which is plural, requiring 'were.'

Question 4

The report will be submitted _____ the deadline passes.

Accepted Answer

before

Answer

'Before' correctly indicates that the submission must happen prior to the deadline, which is the logical and grammatical fit.

Question 5

He had already left _____ she arrived at the office.

Accepted Answer

when

Answer

'When' pairs naturally with the past perfect ('had left') to show that his departure was completed at the moment she arrived.

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