How to Create a Cloze Test
A cloze test is a great way to check if your students really understand the words and the situation they’re used in. Recommended question types you can use to create a cloze test: Fill in the blanks and Drag and drop text.
Here's a preview of a cloze test with drag-and-drop and fill-in-the-blanks question types:
Benefits of using the cloze test:
- Improves reading comprehension: It helps learners infer the meaning of words from the context and improves their ability to grasp the main idea of a text.
- Enhances vocabulary skills: It exposes students to new words and phrases and helps them expand and use their vocabulary.
- Engages learners in active learning: It challenges students to think critically and creatively and motivates them to participate actively in the learning process.
To create a cloze test:
1. Click Add Question in the quiz editor.
2. Select any of the following question types:
- Drag & Drop > Drag & Drop Text and click Add.
OR
- Fill in the blanks and click Add.
3. Compose your cloze test question, incorporating blank spaces at appropriate points. Encourage learners to complete these blanks using either:
A- The drag-and-drop technique (for the drag-and-drop question type), or
B- Manually filling them in (for the fill-in-the-blanks question type).
Once done, you can preview your question.
Drag-and-drop Question
Fill-in-the-blanks Question
And that's it! If you encounter any issues or have any questions, don't hesitate to reach out to our support team.