open cloze / multiple choice cloze
I love watching films online, so I often ______ movies at the weekend.
A) download
B) connect
C) log
D) touch
A) download
Nobody in the class is better at maths than Anna.
best
Anna __________________ at maths in the class.
Anna is the best (student) at maths in the class.
The school play was a huge __________.
PERFORM
Answer:
PERFORMANCE
(Simple noun formation. Very controlled.)
I went to see the doctor because I'm finding it difficult to sleep at ______ night.
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no word
Answer: D (no word)
(Meals = no article)
In the essay, how many of the given points must you discuss?
A. One
B. Two
C. All of them
D. Only the one you prefer
C. All of them
"Social networking is the best way to keep in touch with friends. Do you agree?"
Notes: Write about
1. convenience 2. types of friendships 3. (your own idea)
The exhibition takes ______ every summer in our city.
A) place
B) part
C) time
D) care
A) place
Tom is the tallest student in the team.
than
Every other student in the team __________________ Tom.
Every other student in the team is shorter than Tom.
A __________ from our school helped organise the event.
TEACH
Answer:
TEACHER
(Very accessible suffix.)
It looks like ______ glass in your bedroom window is cracked
A. a
B. an
C. the
D. no word
Answer: C. the
Online learning is convenient. __________, it can reduce social interaction.
A. But
B. And
C. However
D. So
C. However
The programme showed a range of new ______, some of which may change the future.
A) traditions
B) inventions
C) pieces
D) news
B) inventions
This restaurant is cheaper than the one we visited yesterday.
expensive
The restaurant we visited yesterday __________________ this one.
The restaurant we visited yesterday was more expensive than this one.
The young actors were quite __________, so they forgot some lines.
EXPERIENCE
Answer:
INEXPERIENCED
(Now they must add prefix + suffix.)
I can't help ______ (buy) things when they're in the sale.
Answer: buying (gerund)
It is cheaper, it saves time, and it is more convenient than visiting a shop.
What is missing?
Answer: A topic sentence
Why: We don’t know what “it” refers to.
The paragraph needs an opening sentence like:
"Shopping online has several advantages."
If you miss the programme, you can ______ the video from the website.
A) because
B) if
C) whereas
D) although
C) whereas
This is the nicest beach along this part of the coast.
than
This __________________________________ the others along this part of the coast.
This beach is nicer than the others along this part of the coast.
The tickets were __________ cheap, so everyone could afford them.
USUAL
Answer:
UNUSUALLY
(Adjective → adverb + negative prefix. This is where they start thinking.)
Does Jessica dislike _______ (walk) so much that she's not going to come with us?
walking (gerund)
Many people believe social media is harmful for teenagers. It can affect their mental health.
What is missing?
Answer: An explanation / development
Why: The second sentence repeats the idea but doesn’t explain how it affects mental health.
They need something like: "For example, constant comparison with others can lower self-esteem."
If you miss the programme, you can ______ the video from the website.
download
stream
watch
This exam is more difficult than the last one.
as
The last exam __________________ this one.
The last exam was not as difficult as this one.
We shouldn’t __________ the effort that amateur actors make.
ESTIMATE
Answer:
UNDERESTIMATE
(This requires real understanding, not mechanical form change.)
I stopped _______ (have) a rest once during the afternoon.
Answer: to have
*Stop + Gerund (-ing): Ceasing an action.
*Stop + Infinitive (to): Interrupting to do something else.
Word Formation:
She gave an __________ performance.
ORDINARY
Answer:
EXTRAORDINARY