Cloze Test for RRB PO/Clerk Mains 2018: 16 September

Cloze Test for RRB PO/Clerk Mains 2018: 16 September

Directions (Q. 1-10): In the following passage, some of the words have been left out, each of which is indicated by a number. Find the suitable word from the options given against each number and fill up the blanks with appropriate words to make the paragraph meaningful.

Mastering new skills is not optional in today’s business environment. When working on a new skill or competency, you need to ask yourself two things. First, is your (1) attainable? There are certain limits to what you can learn. For example, you may want to be a brain surgeon, but not have the eye-hand (2) required. Second, how much time and energy can you (3) to the project? Recognise that learning a new skill takes extreme commitment. (4) your goal is attainable and you’re prepared to work hard, you won’t get very far. You also make sure the skill is (5) to your career, your organisation, or both. Gaining a new skill is an investment and you need to know upfront what the (6) will be. Selfimprovement can feel overwhelming. Choose one or two skills to focus on at a time, and break that skill down into manageable goals. For example, if you’re trying to become more assertive, you might (7) on speaking up more often in meetings by pushing (8) to talk within the first five minutes. One of the (9) ways to learn something new, and to practise it, is to teach others how to do it. So, (10) what you learn with your team, your manager or your co-workers.

1.

1. system
2. goal
3. steps
4. zenith
5. height

2.

1. combination
2. practice
3. coordination
4. cooperation
5. function

3.

1. give
2. receive
3. exhaust
4. take
5. share

4.

1. till
2. until
3. when
4. otherwise
5. unless

5.

1. proportional
2. different
3. relevant
4. need
5. wish

6.

1. performance
2. return
3. aftermath
4. back
5. amount

7.

1. attentive
2. practice
3. consider
4. focus
5. try

8.

1. him
2. her
3. your
4. our
5. yourself

9.

1. better
2. quickest
3. establish
4. observed
5. last

10.

1. distribute
2. debenture
3. share
4. check
5. give

ANSWERS

1. 2
2. 3
3. 1
4. 5
5. 3
6. 2
7. 4
8. 5
9. 2
10. 3