Grammar
C1
Cambridge English C1 Exam
Complete each sentence by choosing the option that best fits the gap. This exercise reviews a mix of grammar topics.
Irregular Verbs
Question 1
By the time the inquiry concluded, several key witnesses had .......... their earlier statements under pressure.
withdrawn
withdrew
withdrown
withdrawing
Question 2
The judge ruled that the evidence had been .......... unlawfully and therefore could not be admitted.
obtain
obtained
obtook
obtaineded
Question 3
Only after the merger was finalised did it become clear that the CEO had .......... crucial risks.
overlook
overlooked
overlooken
oversaw
Question 4
The committee .......... the proposal down, arguing that it lacked a credible funding model.
had turned
turning
turnt
turned
Question 5
Despite repeated warnings, the company .......... to comply with the new safety regulations.
refuse
refused
refuseded
refusen
Question 6
The whistleblower claimed that senior managers had .......... the public about the scale of the data breach.
misleaded
mislead
misled
misleading
Question 7
The negotiators .......... a compromise only after both sides agreed to independent arbitration.
reach
had reached
reached
reacht
Question 8
The new evidence .......... to light during a routine audit, forcing the firm to restate its accounts.
comed
has came
come
came
Question 9
Choose two forms of the verb 'to overtake' according to the order: Past Simple - Past Participle.
overtook - overtook
overtaked - overtaken
overtook - overtaken
overtaken - overtook
Question 10
Choose two forms of the verb 'to abide' according to the order: Past Simple - Past Participle.
abided - abode
abode - abidden
abided - abided
abode - abode
About Grammar — Cambridge English C1
This Cambridge English C1 Grammar exercise reviews a mix of grammar points. For each sentence, choose the option that best completes the gap.
Regular grammar practice at C1 builds the accuracy you need across every part of the exam — Use of English, Reading, Listening and Writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this C1 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.