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.
Nouns
Question 1
The panel rejected the proposal on the grounds that it lacked sufficient .......... to justify such sweeping reforms.
evidences
an evidence
evidence
many evidences
Question 2
The ethics committee outlined three non-negotiable .......... for approving the clinical trial.
criterions
criterion
criteria
criterias
Question 3
The consultant’s report offered several plausible .......... for the sudden decline in productivity.
analysises
analysis'
analysis
analyses
Question 4
The journalist was careful to distinguish between verifiable .......... and mere speculation.
facts
the fact
factes
fact
Question 5
Despite the scale of the operation, there was remarkably little .......... about the decision-making process.
transparencies
many transparency
transparency
a transparency
Question 6
The CEO insisted that the company’s long-term .......... should not be sacrificed for short-term gains.
interests
an interests
interest
interestes
Question 7
The museum acquired two rare .......... from the late Ming dynasty, each with a distinct glaze pattern.
artefacts
artefact's
artefact
artefactes
Question 8
The negotiators reached an .......... that allowed both sides to claim a partial victory.
agreeance
agreeing
agreements
agreement
Question 9
The outbreak prompted the publication of updated .......... on infection control for hospital staff.
guideliness
guidelines
guideline
a guidelines
Question 10
The professor warned that sweeping generalisations often ignore crucial .......... in the data.
nuance
nuancees
nuances
nuance's
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.