cloze

Definition

A form of written examination in which candidates are required to provide words that have been omitted from sentences, thereby demonstrating their knowledge and comprehension of the text.

Etymology

From closure in Gestalt therapy, 1950s.

Example Sentences

• "The clozes, at least those used in the examinations, have the distinct advantage that they expose the students to continuous and reasonably authentic text[…]"
• "this time the cloze is about the declination of adjectives"