What is a cloze activity?

A cloze activity is an educational exercise where Words are removed from a text, and learners are tasked with filling in the blanks. This exercise helps assess comprehension, vocabulary knowledge, and contextual understanding. It is commonly used in language learning, reading comprehension, and standardized testing to encourage active engagement with the material. Cloze activities can vary in difficulty depending on the number of Words omitted and the complexity of the text.