Use of English PRO

Grammar

Conjunctions

Question 1

Conjunctions

I’ll email you the files .......... I get back to the office.

until

as soon as

despite

whereas

Question 2

Conjunctions

We decided to take the train .......... it was more reliable than driving in bad weather.

whereas

because

although

so that

Question 3

Conjunctions

The meeting ran over time; .........., everyone stayed to finish the discussion.

nevertheless

for instance

in addition

therefore

Question 4

Conjunctions

You can borrow my laptop .......... you promise to return it by Friday.

even though

whereas

otherwise

as long as

Question 5

Conjunctions

She didn’t apply for the job, .......... she had the right qualifications.

even though

unless

because

so

Question 6

Conjunctions

I’m not sure .......... we should book the earlier flight .......... wait for a cheaper one.

either / or

if / and

both / and

whether / or

Question 7

Conjunctions

.......... you finish the report today, we can review it together tomorrow morning.

If

Although

Unless

Despite

Question 8

Conjunctions

The new software is powerful, .......... it takes some time to learn.

or

so

but

because

Question 9

Conjunctions

.......... the deadline was tight, the team managed to deliver a high-quality result.

Since

Although

Therefore

So that

Question 10

Conjunctions

Neither the manager .......... the clients were satisfied with the first proposal.

but

and

or

nor

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

  1. Read the assessment so you understand what it is about.
  2. Pay attention to the topic on the top-right corner of each assessment.
  3. Check the words before and after each gap and look for grammatical collocations.
  4. Remember that you select a choice by clicking on it.