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.
Mixed Exercise
Question 1
My sister usually .......... to work by bus.
is going
went
go
goes
Question 2
I can't find my keys. I think I .......... them.
lost
was losing
have lost
lose
Question 3
There isn't .......... in the fridge, so let's order pizza.
anybody
something
anything
somewhere
Question 4
These shoes .......... too small for me.
is
-
are
am
Question 5
I met Anna and Tom yesterday. .......... invited me to their party.
Theirs
They
Them
Their
Question 6
We arrived .......... the airport two hours early.
at
on
to
in
Question 7
.......... did you choose this course? — Because I want to improve my English.
Which
Why
Where
When
Question 8
Look at those dark clouds! It .......... soon.
will rain
is raining
is going to rain
rains
Question 9
We .......... a great time at the concert last night.
has
were having
had
have
Question 10
This exercise is .......... than the last one.
easier
more easier
easy
the easiest
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.