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.
Negotiation Skills
Whether you are asking for a pay rise, planning a holiday with friends, or trying to solve a disagreement at home, negotiation is a skill you can’t (0) IGNORE. Many people think it is only for lawyers or business leaders, but in reality we negotiate every day. A good negotiator starts by listening carefully and trying to see the situation from the other person’s (1) .......... . This doesn’t mean you have to (2) .......... in immediately; it simply helps you understand what really matters to them. If you do that, you are more likely to find a solution that both sides can (3) .......... with. Another key point is preparation. Before a meeting, it helps to (4) .......... out your priorities and decide what you can be flexible about. During the conversation, it’s wise to stay calm and avoid (5) .......... your temper, even if the discussion becomes tense. If you feel stuck, you can suggest taking a short break to (6) .......... things over. Finally, strong negotiation skills can build trust. When people feel they have been treated (7) .......... , they are more willing to work with you again. Over time, this can (8) .......... to better relationships at work and in your personal life.
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.