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.
Prepositions
Question 1
I’m not very good .......... remembering names, especially when I’m under pressure.
in
for
at
with
Question 2
The manager insisted .......... seeing the final version before it was sent to the client.
for
on
at
in
Question 3
You can rely .......... Sara to keep the information confidential.
in
at
for
on
Question 4
I’m really looking forward .......... my holiday after such a stressful month.
for
at
to
on
Question 5
She’s responsible .......... organising the conference schedule this year.
with
of
to
for
Question 6
The hotel is within walking distance .......... the city centre, so we won’t need a taxi.
from
at
to
of
Question 7
We ran .......... an old friend while we were shopping in town.
over
through
into
onto
Question 8
The company provided us .......... all the equipment we needed to work from home.
for
to
with
by
Question 9
The new policy applies .......... all employees, including part-time staff.
for
to
on
with
Question 10
They succeeded .......... reducing costs without cutting any jobs.
at
for
on
in
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.