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.
Noun + Preposition
Question 1
His refusal .......... compromise surprised everyone in the meeting.
on
to
with
for
Question 2
The company issued an apology .......... the delays in delivery.
of
about
to
for
Question 3
There is no guarantee .......... success, but the plan reduces the risks.
of
in
to
for
Question 4
Her absence .......... work yesterday wasn’t mentioned in the report.
of
from
at
to
Question 5
The police launched an investigation .......... the alleged fraud last month.
for
on
into
to
Question 6
The documentary raises awareness .......... the challenges faced by refugees.
of
about
for
to
Question 7
We had a long discussion .......... how to allocate the budget fairly.
about
on
for
to
Question 8
The committee reached a decision .......... the proposed changes by midday.
to
of
on
for
Question 9
His addiction .......... online gaming started to affect his studies.
with
on
for
to
Question 10
The new evidence strengthened her claim .......... compensation.
of
for
in
to
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.