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.
Relative Clauses
Question 1
The analyst .......... report was circulated ahead of the meeting later admitted that several figures were provisional.
whom
who
which
whose
Question 2
The proposal .......... we discussed at length was ultimately shelved due to budget constraints.
that
who
whose
whom
Question 3
The committee, .......... was appointed by the minister, is expected to publish its recommendations next week.
that
which
whom
who
Question 4
The consultant to .......... the CEO delegated the negotiations has since resigned.
which
who
whom
that
Question 5
The laboratory .......... the samples were stored was temporarily closed for safety inspections.
whom
that
which
where
Question 6
The report, parts of .......... were heavily redacted, sparked widespread criticism.
it
whom
which
that
Question 7
The employees .......... in the merger negotiations were asked to sign additional confidentiality agreements.
which were involved
who were involved
involved
that they were involved
Question 8
.......... the journalist uncovered during the investigation contradicted the official narrative.
That
Which
How
What
Question 9
It was the unexpected witness statement .......... shifted the jury’s perception of the case.
what
whose
who
that
Question 10
The framework on .......... the entire policy is built has been criticised for being overly rigid.
that
which
whom
where
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.