Set 10 — Read the Passage
Read the passage carefully before you begin. Each blank is a separate question with 4 options.
📄 Passage
Good governance, broadly understood, __1__ the transparent, accountable, and efficient management of public resources in the interest of all citizens. It is not merely a technical __2__ but a deeply political one: it requires that institutions be responsive __3__ the needs and demands of the people they serve. Civil society organisations play a __4__ role in this ecosystem, acting as watchdogs that __5__ abuses of power, amplify marginalised voices, and hold governments __6__ account. The health of a democracy is therefore __7__ proportional to the vitality of its civil society. In contexts where governments seek to __8__ civic space — through restrictive legislation, harassment of activists, or media control — democratic governance __9__ into authoritarianism. Sustaining open societies demands that citizens remain __10__, informed, and committed to the collective project of self-governance.
Quiz Rules
- • 10 blanks — one question per blank, in order.
- • Click an option to answer — you cannot change it after selecting.
- • Correct: +1 mark | Wrong: −1 mark
- • 5 correct in a row: +2 streak bonus
- • A grammar/collocation explanation appears after every answer.
- • ⏱ Time limit: 10:00 — auto-submitted when time runs out.