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.
Mixed Exercise
Question 1
Not only .......... the proposal, but she also drafted the implementation timeline.
she approved
approved she
she did approve
did she approve
Question 2
He was appointed .......... head of department on an interim basis, pending a formal selection process.
the
-
an
a
Question 3
I .......... (to look) for the original dataset all morning, but it still hasn’t turned up.
have looked
have been looking
am looking
had been looking
Question 4
By the time the auditors arrived, the finance team .......... the discrepancy and corrected it.
had already spotted
already spotted
was already spotting
has already spotted
Question 5
This time next week, we .......... (to present) the findings to the board in Singapore.
will be presenting
will present
will have presented
are presenting
Question 6
The final decision .......... until all stakeholders have been consulted.
hasn’t been making
isn’t making
won’t make
won’t be made
Question 7
You .......... have mentioned the conflict of interest earlier; it would have saved everyone a lot of time.
should
must
might
can
Question 8
The negotiations nearly collapsed, but both sides managed to .......... their differences and reach a compromise.
carry out
set off
iron out
bring up
Question 9
If the report .......... more transparent about its methodology, it wouldn’t have attracted so much criticism.
would be
has been
had been
was
Question 10
"I can’t guarantee the results," the consultant said. → The consultant said that .......... guarantee the results.
she hadn’t been able to
she couldn’t
she wouldn’t
she can’t
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.