📘 Chapter Contents
1. What is a Cloze Test?
A cloze test is a passage with blanks where you have to choose the correct words from given options. It checks grammar, vocabulary, and understanding of context together.
हिंदी: Cloze test में गद्यांश के बीच-बीच में खाली जगह होती है जिन्हें सही शब्दों से भरना होता है।
2. NDA-Oriented Strategy
- Read the whole passage quickly first to understand the topic and tone.
- Come back to the first blank and look at options.
- Use grammar clues (tense, prepositions, articles, conjunctions).
- Use meaning clues from neighbouring words.
- Check if the entire sentence “sounds right” when read aloud in mind.
हिंदी: पहले पूरा passage पढ़ लें, फिर blanks पर आइये। Grammar + अर्थ दोनों से मिलाकर विकल्प चुनिये।
3. Common Tested Areas
- Prepositions (in, on, at, to, from, of, etc.)
- Articles (a, an, the)
- Conjunctions (and, but, although, because, so)
- Pronouns (he, they, which, that)
- Logical connectors (however, therefore, moreover)
4. Mini Cloze Test (Practice)
Read the passage and fill in the blanks by choosing the best option:
Discipline is very important in a soldier’s life. It helps him stay focused (1) ____ his duty and obey orders without hesitation. A soldier must always be ready (2) ____ any situation. He should never act (3) ____ his team’s interest. Discipline in the army is not just about following rules, it is also about respect (4) ____ seniors and care (5) ____ juniors.
(1) a) at b) on c) in d) for
(2) a) at b) in c) for d) by
(3) a) against b) for c) with d) on
(4) a) on b) for c) to d) with
(5) a) of b) to c) for d) with
Discipline is very important in a soldier’s life. It helps him stay focused (1) ____ his duty and obey orders without hesitation. A soldier must always be ready (2) ____ any situation. He should never act (3) ____ his team’s interest. Discipline in the army is not just about following rules, it is also about respect (4) ____ seniors and care (5) ____ juniors.
(1) a) at b) on c) in d) for
(2) a) at b) in c) for d) by
(3) a) against b) for c) with d) on
(4) a) on b) for c) to d) with
(5) a) of b) to c) for d) with
Answers
(1) to stay focused on his duty → b) on
(2) ready for any situation → c) for
(3) never act against his team’s interest → a) against
(4) respect for seniors → b) for
(5) care for juniors → c) for
(2) ready for any situation → c) for
(3) never act against his team’s interest → a) against
(4) respect for seniors → b) for
(5) care for juniors → c) for
5. Final Tips
- Do not overthink one blank; the passage flow will guide you.
- If two options seem correct, choose the one that makes the whole sentence smooth.
- Practice with 1–2 cloze tests daily to build speed and instinct.
हिंदी: Cloze test में भावना और flow सबसे ज़रूरी है। जितना ज़्यादा अभ्यास करेंगे, उतना आसान लगेगा।
Quick Recap | सार
Now you should be able to:
- Recall the most important ideas of this topic.
- Solve typical NDA-style questions from this chapter.
- Spot and avoid common traps used in competitive exams.
Self-check: 3–4 random questions उठा कर देखिए – अगर आसानी से हो रहे हैं, तो chapter strong है।
Common Exam Mistakes | आम गलतियाँ
- Concept ठीक से clear न करना और सीधे रटने की कोशिश करना।
- Question पूरी तरह पढ़े बिना answer mark कर देना।
- Figures, dates, या formulas को last step में verify न करना।
NDA में smart strategy यह है कि आसान वाले सवाल पहले, doubtful बाद में – और silly mistakes से बचना सबसे ज़रूरी है।