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 again.
have been making
are making
made
have made
Question 2
I .......... (to drive) home when I realised I had left my laptop at the office.
have driven
drove
had driven
was driving
Question 3
You .......... have told me you were running late — I waited for nearly an hour.
might
must
should
can
Question 4
She works as .......... editor for an online magazine.
an
-
a
the
Question 5
The colleague .......... I spoke to yesterday has already replied to my email.
who
whose
where
which
Question 6
I’m not very good .......... remembering names, especially in large meetings.
at
in
on
for
Question 7
If I .......... more time this week, I .......... you with the report.
have / will help
had / will help
had / would help
will have / help
Question 8
Nina said, "I can’t attend the meeting tomorrow." → Nina said that she .......... attend the meeting .......... .
can't / tomorrow
couldn't / tomorrow
can't / the next day
couldn't / the next day
Question 9
All candidates .......... (to inform) of the decision by email within five working days.
will be informed
will inform
are informed
have been informed
Question 10
We had to .......... the meeting because the client’s flight was cancelled.
put off
put out
put on
put up
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.