Use of English - Multiple Choice
B2
Cambridge English B2 Exam
For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Click the gaps to type your answer.
Small Talk, Big Impact
Most of us say (0) HELLO without thinking, but those simple words can shape the mood of a whole conversation. When you ask someone “How are you doing?”, you might just be making polite small talk, yet the other person may (1) .......... it as a real invitation to speak honestly. In busy workplaces, people often reply automatically and then (2) .......... on with their tasks. However, if you take a moment to listen, you can (3) .......... up on signs that a colleague is stressed or upset. A short chat can sometimes (4) .......... a long way, especially for someone who feels ignored. Of course, there are times when you don’t want to (5) .......... into a deep discussion. Still, you can show interest by asking a follow-up question or by (6) .......... a quick message later. Good communication also depends (7) .......... timing. If someone looks rushed, it may be better to wait. But when you do choose the right moment, a friendly greeting can (8) .......... the tone for the rest of the day.
About Use of English Multiple Choice — Cambridge English B2
This is a Cambridge English B2 Use of English Multiple Choice exercise. Read the text and decide which word — A, B, C or D — best fits each of the 8 gaps.
Multiple Choice questions test your vocabulary in context: collocations, phrasal verbs, linking words and words with similar but slightly different meanings. Practising B2 exercises like this builds the instinct to choose the right option quickly in the real exam.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many questions does this B2 Multiple Choice exercise have?
It has 8 gaps, and each gap gives you four options (A–D) to choose from.
What does Cambridge Use of English Multiple Choice test?
It focuses on vocabulary in context — collocations, phrasal verbs, fixed phrases and words that look similar but are not interchangeable.
How can I get better at Multiple Choice?
Read widely, learn words together with the words they combine with, and always read the whole sentence — including the words after the gap — before choosing your answer.
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What to do
In this part, you read a text with eight gaps and choose the best word from four options to fit each gap.
Nothing prepares you for this test better than reading.
Read a lot. Candidates who often read in English (for work, for fun) find this part of the test manageable, while those who never read tend to find it very hard.
If you are 100% sure that two of the 4 choices are completely identical, then neither can be the answer. There is always only one word that fits grammatically and has the right meaning.
Usually the correct option will be part of a fixed phrase or collocation, a phrasal verb, a connector or the only word that fits grammatically in the gap.
Strategy
- Read the title and the whole text quickly to understand its general meaning before you attempt the task.
- Check the words before and after the gap.
- Choose the best option.
- When you have finished, read the text again with the words inserted to check that it makes sense.