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 find my keys. I think I .......... them on the train.
have been leaving
left
had left
have left
Question 2
While we .......... dinner, the neighbours started arguing loudly.
were having
had
had been having
have had
Question 3
If you .......... earlier, you .......... the last bus.
had left / would have caught
leave / will catch
were leaving / would catch
left / would catch
Question 4
The final decision .......... by the board next Monday.
will make
has been made
will be made
is made
Question 5
You .......... have told me you were running late; I waited for an hour.
must
can
should
might
Question 6
Emma said, "I’m not feeling well today." → Emma said that she .......... well that day.
wasn't feeling
hadn't felt
won't feel
isn't feeling
Question 7
This is the colleague .......... helped me prepare the presentation.
which
whom
whose
who
Question 8
She works as .......... editor for an online magazine.
-
a
the
an
Question 9
We had to .......... the meeting because the client was stuck in traffic.
put out
put on
put off
put up
Question 10
Choose the sentence with the correct word order.
I have never seen such a convincing argument.
Never I have seen such a convincing argument.
I have seen never such a convincing argument.
I never have seen such a convincing argument.
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.