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.
Adverbs
Question 1
.......... did the committee realise how politically sensitive the wording was until the press started calling.
Not only
Little
Hardly
Rarely
Question 2
The revised proposal is .......... more coherent than the original, but it still needs tighter evidence.
so
quite
far
much
Question 3
With that level of media scrutiny, the minister is .......... to be asked about the leaked emails.
nearly
certainly
surely
hardly
Question 4
.........., the first draft was rushed, but the final version is far more persuasive.
Precisely
Eventually
Admittedly
Lately
Question 5
She spoke .......... about the merger, avoiding any hint of triumphalism.
discreeter
discreet
discretion
discreetly
Question 6
I realised .......... afterwards that I’d misread the data set.
still
only
just
even
Question 7
Seldom .......... such a thorough peer review process in a small organisation.
have I seen
I have seen
I saw
did I see
Question 8
The evidence is largely circumstantial; .........., it has convinced the jury.
otherwise
nevertheless
therefore
instead
Question 9
This is .......... the most compelling argument in the entire report.
by far
so far
quite
far
Question 10
Since the policy change, we .......... accept handwritten applications.
no longer
longer
any longer
still
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.