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 believe it — we .......... three client complaints this morning, and it's only 10 a.m.
had already had
have already have
have already had
already had
Question 2
I was reading the contract when the phone .......... .
had rung
rang
has rung
was ringing
Question 3
You .......... submit the form today; otherwise, your application will be rejected automatically.
must
might
would
could
Question 4
All staff .......... to complete the cybersecurity training by the end of the month.
are required
required
require
are requiring
Question 5
She has .......... MBA from a university in Singapore.
a
an
the
-
Question 6
The colleague .......... laptop was stolen reported it to security immediately.
whose
which
whom
who
Question 7
We arrived .......... the venue just before the keynote speech started.
in
on
to
at
Question 8
If you .......... the deadline, the system .......... your access automatically.
miss / disables
miss / will disable
will miss / disables
missed / would disable
Question 9
Direct speech: "I can't attend the meeting today," Lina said. Reported speech: Lina said that she .......... attend the meeting .......... .
wouldn't / today
couldn't / that day
hadn't / that day
can't / today
Question 10
We need to .......... the proposal before we send it to the board.
go out
go over
go off
go down
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.