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.
Present Perfect
Question 1
I can't find my keys anywhere. I .......... them on the bus.
have been leaving
left
have left
had left
Question 2
She .......... in Berlin since 2021, so she knows the city well now.
had lived
lived
has lived
has been living
Question 3
We .......... that restaurant before, but we’ve never tried their desserts.
went to
have been to
have gone to
were going to
Question 4
How long .......... you .......... your current job?
have / had been having
have / had had
has / had
have / had
Question 5
I .......... my report yet, but I’ll send it as soon as it’s ready.
haven't finished
haven't been finishing
didn't finish
don't finish
Question 6
They .......... three meetings this morning, and it’s only 11 a.m.
had
have had
are having
have been having
Question 7
This is the first time I .......... such a convincing presentation.
had seen
saw
have been seeing
have seen
Question 8
He .......... to reply to my email, so I’ll call him instead.
has failed
had failed
has been failing
failed
Question 9
I .......... just .......... the news—our flight has been cancelled.
have / heard
am / hearing
did / hear
have / hear
Question 10
You .......... a lot of progress recently; your pronunciation is much clearer.
made
have made
have been making
are making
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.