Topic 3: Grammar Cloze

Ali and Ben are close neighbours. They have known each other since they were (1)___ nursery school. Every morning, they cycle (2)___ the market together before class begins. They are now in Primary Two. They sit in the same row. They always help each other (3)___ their homework. On Saturdays, Ali and Ben like to explore the forest trail (4)___ the stream. They pack some fruit to share. When it gets hot, they rest and have a cold drink together (5)___ Ben's house. Ali and Ben hope to stay best friends for a long time.

Ryan was alone at home one afternoon. He was drawing a picture (1)___ his room. It was such an interesting drawing that he forgot the time. Just as he added the last colour, he heard a tapping sound (2)___ the window. Ryan glanced at the clock (3)___ his desk. It was almost dinner time. The tapping grew softer. Ryan walked (4)___ the window. He peeked (5)___ the curtain. There was nothing there except a small bird resting on the ledge. Ryan smiled and went back to his drawing.

Ravi went to the funfair with his cousins last weekend. It was really fun (1)___ there were many rides to try. Ravi bought a ticket (2)___ joined the queue for the roller coaster. He also tried the bumper cars (3)___. Ravi wanted to ride the giant wheel (4)___ the queue was too long. (5)___ he was waiting in line for popcorn, he saw his cousins waving at him from the top of the wheel. He finally got his turn just before the funfair closed.