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 access the shared folder; I .......... the password.
am forgetting
had forgotten
have forgotten
forgot
Question 2
While we .......... the budget, the internet connection suddenly crashed.
have reviewed
were reviewing
are reviewing
reviewed
Question 3
The final decision .......... by the board next Monday.
is made
will make
has been made
will be made
Question 4
You .......... have told me you were running late; I waited outside for half an hour.
might
can
must
should
Question 5
If I .......... your place, I .......... that offer without negotiating.
was / didn't accept
would be / wouldn't accept
were / wouldn't accept
were / won't accept
Question 6
Emma said, "I can't come to the meeting today." → Emma said that she .......... come to the meeting .......... .
can't / today
couldn't / that day
couldn't / today
hadn't / that day
Question 7
That's the colleague .......... advice saved us hours of work.
which
who
whom
whose
Question 8
Could you send me .......... summary of the discussion you had with the client?
the
-
a
an
Question 9
The conference was cancelled, so we had to .......... the trip at the last minute.
run into
put out
take up
call off
Question 10
She insisted .......... paying for dinner because it was her idea to celebrate.
in
for
at
on
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.