Grammar
B2
Cambridge English B2 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
I can’t believe it — I .......... my phone again, and now I have no way to call you.
have been losing
had lost
lost
have lost
Question 2
At 8 p.m. last night, we .......... dinner when the power suddenly went out.
have had
are having
had
were having
Question 3
The final decision .......... by the board next Friday, after they review all the reports.
will be made
will make
is made
has been made
Question 4
You .......... submit the form today; otherwise your application won’t be processed.
might
must
could
would
Question 5
Direct speech: "I’m not feeling well today." Reported speech: She said that she .......... well that day.
hadn't felt
isn't feeling
wasn't feeling
won't feel
Question 6
The colleague .......... laptop was stolen is still waiting for the IT department to respond.
which
whose
who
whom
Question 7
I had .......... unusual experience on my first day at the new job.
an
the
a
-
Question 8
I’m not very good .......... remembering names, especially in large meetings.
for
at
in
on
Question 9
If we .......... the deadline, the client .......... the contract.
have missed / cancels
miss / will cancel
missed / would cancel
will miss / cancels
Question 10
Can you .......... this proposal and tell me if anything looks unclear?
look up
look after
look over
look out
About Grammar — Cambridge English B2
This Cambridge English B2 Grammar exercise reviews a mix of grammar points. For each sentence, choose the option that best completes the gap.
Regular grammar practice at B2 builds the accuracy you need across every part of the exam — Use of English, Reading, Listening and Writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this B2 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.