What is a cloze test?

A cloze test is specifically designed as an assessment where words are systematically omitted from a passage, requiring the student to fill in the blanks. This type of test evaluates a student's ability to use context clues and their understanding of the language to determine which words fit logically and grammatically in the empty spaces. The primary focus is on reading comprehension and vocabulary usage, as it encourages learners to engage with the text and apply their knowledge.

For example, in a cloze test, a sentence might read, "She went to the ___ to find some books." A student would need to recognize that "library" or "store" could appropriately complete the sentence based on context. This active engagement with text is key to the cloze testing method, distinguishing it from other types of assessments that do not focus on the interaction with written content or vocabulary in context.