Cloze Test – Test 127

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

Terrorism is a term used in its broadest sense to describe the use of intentionally indiscriminate violence as a means to (21) terror or fear, in order to achieve a political, religious or ideological aim. It is used in this regard primarily to refer to violence (22) civilians or non-combatants. Although the term has been in use (23) the 18th century, its popularity increased when journalists and politicians publicly introduced and started (24) the term "Islamic terrorists" following the September 11 attacks. Rather than being used to describe a type of activity, the term has often been used politically as a term of abuse or denunciation, both by non-state groups and by governments against each other. There is (25) universally agreed upon definition of the term, and many definitions exist.

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

Terrorism is a term used in its broadest sense to describe the use of intentionally indiscriminate violence as a means to (21) terror or fear, in order to achieve a political, religious or ideological aim. It is used in this regard primarily to refer to violence (22) civilians or non-combatants. Although the term has been in use (23) the 18th century, its popularity increased when journalists and politicians publicly introduced and started (24) the term "Islamic terrorists" following the September 11 attacks. Rather than being used to describe a type of activity, the term has often been used politically as a term of abuse or denunciation, both by non-state groups and by governments against each other. There is (25) universally agreed upon definition of the term, and many definitions exist.

In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. Find out the appropriate word/phrase in each case.

Terrorism is a term used in its broadest sense to describe the use of intentionally indiscriminate violence as a means to (21) terror or fear, in order to achieve a political, religious or ideological aim. It is used in this regard primarily to refer to violence (22) civilians or non-combatants. Although the term has been in use (23) the 18th century, its popularity increased when journalists and politicians publicly introduced and started (24) the term "Islamic terrorists" following the September 11 attacks. Rather than being used to describe a type of activity, the term has often been used politically as a term of abuse or denunciation, both by non-state groups and by governments against each other. There is (25) universally agreed upon definition of the term, and many definitions exist.