Grammar
B1
Cambridge English B1 Exam
Complete each sentence by choosing the option that best fits the gap. This exercise reviews a mix of grammar topics.
To be - Past
Question 1
I .......... very nervous before my driving test last year.
am
were
did
was
Question 2
.......... your cousins at the party on Saturday?
Was
Were
Did
Are
Question 3
The hotel room .......... clean, so we asked for another one.
weren't
didn't
isn't
wasn't
Question 4
There .......... a lot of people at the concert, so we couldn’t see the stage.
is
are
were
was
Question 5
Why .......... he so angry after the meeting yesterday?
were
was
is
did
Question 6
We .......... surprised that the shop was closed this morning.
were
are
been
was
Question 7
.......... it cold in the mountains last night?
Is
Was
Were
Did
Question 8
My phone .......... in my bag a minute ago, but now I can’t find it.
are
were
is
was
Question 9
Choose the sentence with the correct word order.
Where did you were yesterday?
Where you were yesterday?
Where were you yesterday?
Where was you yesterday?
Question 10
They .......... not ready to leave at 6 p.m., so we waited.
didn't
wasn't
aren't
weren't
About Grammar — Cambridge English B1
This Cambridge English B1 Grammar exercise reviews a mix of grammar points. For each sentence, choose the option that best completes the gap.
Regular grammar practice at B1 builds the accuracy you need across every part of the exam — Use of English, Reading, Listening and Writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this B1 Grammar exercise cover?
A mix of grammar topics, with each question focused on a specific point such as tenses, articles, prepositions or pronouns.
Why is grammar important for the Cambridge exam?
Grammatical accuracy is assessed directly in Use of English and Writing, and strong grammar helps you understand Reading and Listening too.
How can I improve my grammar?
Practise little and often, review the specific topic behind each mistake, and read the whole sentence before choosing your answer.
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What to do
This part consists of a series of assessments, each having only one valid answer.
Select the best answer according to what you read.
There's only a correct answer which you will have to select by clicking on it.
Don't spend time in an assessment you don't know. Wasting time on this activity might cost you points later in the exam because you won’t have enough time to do other tasks well. Get used to being quick!
Don't spend time in an assessment you don't know. Wasting time on this activity might cost you points later in the exam because you won’t have enough time to do other tasks well. Get used to being quick!
Although these grammar tests are not part of the official Cambridge exams, they are still important as they touch on language elements that you'll come across in all parts of the official exams, such as Reading and Use of English.
Strategy
- Read the assessment so you understand what it is about.
- Pay attention to the topic on the top-right corner of each assessment.
- Check the words before and after each gap and look for grammatical collocations.
- Remember that you select a choice by clicking on it.