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 log in to my account — I .......... (to forget) my password again.
forgot
have forgotten
had forgotten
am forgetting
Question 2
If we .......... (to leave) now, we .......... (to catch) the last train.
left / would catch
leave / catch
will leave / catch
leave / will catch
Question 3
All online orders .......... (to process) within 24 hours, so you should get a confirmation email soon.
process
were processed
are processing
are processed
Question 4
You .......... have told me you were running late — I waited for nearly an hour.
should
can
might
must
Question 5
The colleague .......... report you’re reading joined the company last month.
who
which
whose
whom
Question 6
For .......... first time in years, I actually enjoyed a business trip.
a
the
-
an
Question 7
We had to .......... the meeting because the client’s flight was cancelled.
bring up
take over
put off
look after
Question 8
Nina said: “I can’t attend the workshop tomorrow.”
Nina said she couldn’t attend the workshop the next day.
Nina said she wouldn’t attend the workshop yesterday.
Nina said she can’t attend the workshop tomorrow.
Nina said she hadn’t attended the workshop the next day.
Question 9
I’m not very good .......... multitasking, so I prefer to finish one task at a time.
on
for
at
in
Question 10
Choose the sentence with the correct word order.
I have seen never such a complicated contract.
I have never seen such a complicated contract.
I never have seen such a complicated contract.
Never I have seen such a complicated contract.
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.