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 the system; I .......... my password again.
am forgetting
have forgotten
had forgotten
forgot
Question 2
While we .......... the contract, the lawyer noticed a missing clause.
have reviewed
had reviewed
were reviewing
reviewed
Question 3
You .......... submit the form today; the deadline is midnight.
would
must
could
might
Question 4
She has applied for .......... job that requires excellent communication skills.
the
a
-
an
Question 5
If I .......... more time this week, I .......... you with the presentation.
will have / will help
had / would help
had / helped
have / help
Question 6
The new policy .......... to all employees by email yesterday.
has been sent
was sent
is sent
sent
Question 7
That's the colleague .......... helped me solve the problem last week.
whose
which
who
whom
Question 8
We had to .......... the meeting because the manager was stuck in traffic.
put out
put up
put off
put on
Question 9
Please send the report .......... Friday at the latest.
in
on
by
until
Question 10
Nina said, "I can't attend the workshop tomorrow."
Nina said she can't attend the workshop tomorrow.
Nina said she didn't attend the workshop the next day.
Nina said she couldn't attend the workshop the next day.
Nina said she hadn't attended the workshop tomorrow.
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.