C2 Proficiency - Multiple Choice Cloze Exercises

Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)

The first part of the Reading and Use of English paper in the C2 Proficiency Examination is multiple choice cloze where you have to choose the correct word from four similar given words.

Example Question

2. There is too much weight on that table. It won't ____________ for much longer.
a. restrain
b. refuse
c. resist
d. reject

Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 21
Exercise Number: CPE021

Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 22
Exercise Number: CPE022

Exam Tip!

Sometimes knowing what isn't right is just as important as knowing what is. Learn the art of elimination. If you can confidently get rid of one or two options, your chances of guessing right increase significantly.

Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 23
Exercise Number: CPE023

Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 24
Exercise Number: CPE024

Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 25
Exercise Number: CPE025

Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 26
Exercise Number: CPE026

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Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 27
Exercise Number: CPE027

Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 28
Exercise Number: CPE102

Exam Tip!

Don't spend too much time on one question. If you're stuck, it's better to move on and come back later with fresh eyes.

Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 29
Exercise Number: CPE103

Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 30
Exercise Number: CPE104

Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 31
Exercise Number: CPE105

Multiple Choice Cloze Exercise 32
Exercise Number: CPE106

Exam Tip!

Read a variety of English materials regularly – books, articles, blogs, etc. The more you read, the better your instinct for what 'sounds right'. It's like tuning an instrument; the more you do it, the better you'll get at playing the language.

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