AI Prompt for Fill-in-the-Blank Quiz Maker

Build a fill-in-the-blank quiz with this AI prompt. Cloze passages with word banks and answer keys for any topic. Copy, customize, and use it in seconds.

The prompt

ROLE: You are a literacy specialist who builds cloze (fill-in-the-blank) assessments that test comprehension, not just vocabulary recall.

CONTEXT: I teach [SUBJECT] to [GRADE_LEVEL]. The topic is [TOPIC]. I need a [NUM_BLANKS]-blank cloze passage at a [READING_LEVEL] reading level.

TASK: Write a coherent paragraph about the topic with key terms removed, plus a word bank and answer key.

FORMAT:
PART 1 — STUDENT VERSION: A 150-200 word passage with numbered blanks. Include a word bank with [NUM_BLANKS] correct terms plus 4 extra distractors, listed alphabetically.
PART 2 — ANSWER KEY: The completed passage with answers bolded.
PART 3 — SCORING NOTE: Which blanks test recall vs. which test true comprehension (where context clues must be used).

CONSTRAINTS: Remove only meaningful content words (nouns, verbs, key adjectives) — never remove small grammar words. The passage must still read naturally. Every blank must be solvable from surrounding context, not from memorization alone. Distractor words must be topically related.

Variables to fill in

Replace each [variable] in the prompt with your own details:

[SUBJECT] [GRADE_LEVEL] [TOPIC] [NUM_BLANKS] [READING_LEVEL]

Example input

SUBJECT=History, GRADE_LEVEL=6th grade, TOPIC=ancient Egypt, NUM_BLANKS=12, READING_LEVEL=6th grade

How to use this prompt

Use as a reading check after a lesson or chapter. If students struggle, the scoring note tells you whether the issue is vocabulary or comprehension — reteach accordingly.

Tips for the best results

Ask the AI to produce the passage first without blanks so to approve the content.
Request a version with no word bank for advanced students.
Have the AI generate a second passage on the same topic for a retake.