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Past Simple

Question 1

Past Simple

We .......... (to meet) the new client last Thursday, and the discussion went better than expected.

Question 2

Past Simple

I .......... (to not / recognise) her at first because she had changed her hairstyle.

Question 3

Past Simple

What .......... you .......... (to do) after the meeting ended?

Question 4

Past Simple

The police .......... (to catch) the suspect within hours of the robbery.

Question 5

Past Simple

She .......... (to send) the report yesterday evening, but I didn't receive it.

Question 6

Past Simple

They .......... (to not / agree) on the final price, so the deal fell through.

Question 7

Past Simple

When I .......... (to arrive) at the station, the train had already left.

Question 8

Past Simple

The CEO .......... (to choose) a different strategy after the first plan failed.

Question 9

Past Simple

.......... you .......... (to see) anyone you knew at the conference last week?

Question 10

Past Simple

He .......... (to make) a serious mistake, but he apologised immediately.

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.