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 .......... the same mistake twice this week.
made
had made
have made
are making
Question 2
The final decision .......... by the board tomorrow morning.
will be made
has been made
is made
will make
Question 3
You .......... have told me you were running late; I waited outside for half an hour.
can
should
might
must
Question 4
If I .......... more time, I .......... the report myself instead of outsourcing it.
had / would write
have / will write
would have / wrote
had / wrote
Question 5
Direct speech: "We are meeting the client next Monday." Reported speech: She said they .......... the client .......... .
would meet / yesterday
are meeting / next Monday
were meeting / the following Monday
had met / the following Monday
Question 6
She has .......... MBA, so she’s used to working under pressure.
-
an
a
the
Question 7
The colleague .......... laptop was stolen had to cancel the presentation.
whom
which
whose
who
Question 8
I’m not very good .......... remembering names, especially in large meetings.
at
on
for
in
Question 9
We had to .......... the meeting because the CEO’s flight was delayed.
put up
put out
put off
put on
Question 10
This is .......... proposal we’ve received so far, both in terms of cost and risk.
the most convincing
most convincing
more convincing
the more convincing
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.