Cloze
NCLEX® Practice Questions
Sentence with inline blanks · Dropdown per blank · Polytomous 0/1
A short clinical note with blanks you fill in.
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Each blank is a dropdown with a handful of plausible options. You read the scenario, then choose the word that makes the sentence clinically correct. Every blank is scored on its own.
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What is a Drop-Down Cloze question on the NCLEX®?
A Drop-Down Cloze question shows a short clinical note with blanks embedded in the sentence. Each blank becomes a dropdown. You pick the option that makes the note clinically accurate. Think of it as finishing a handoff report one word at a time.
How is a Drop-Down Cloze scored on the NCLEX®?
Cloze uses NCSBN polytomous 0/1 scoring, one point per blank. Each dropdown is graded independently, so you earn credit for every blank you get right. There is no all-or-nothing penalty for missing one blank.
What makes Cloze different from SBA?
SBA gives you one big question and four options. Cloze stitches several small decisions into a single clinical note. You are not just picking one best answer, you are completing the full picture. That trains you to keep the whole scenario in your head while you work through it.
Can I practice Drop-Down Cloze questions for free?
Try the sample Cloze question on this page. Drop-Down Cloze is included in the free practice quota and adapts to your level. Full Access removes the standard practice cap.
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