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.
Some, any, a lot, many, etc.
Question 1
Hardly .......... applicants met the eligibility criteria, which forced the committee to reopen the call.
any
a lot of
many
some
Question 2
There is .......... point in arguing further; the decision has already been finalised.
a little
little
few
a few
Question 3
If you have .......... questions after the briefing, feel free to email me directly.
any
much
some
a little
Question 4
The review panel found .......... evidence of misconduct, but it was insufficient to justify formal sanctions.
a few
any
many
some
Question 5
Not .......... of the proposed solutions addresses the underlying cause; they merely treat the symptoms.
one
much
few
any
Question 6
The department has received .......... complaints this quarter than it did last year, which suggests the changes are working.
less
few
little
fewer
Question 7
The CEO has .......... patience for excuses, so come prepared with concrete solutions.
little
a few
few
a little
Question 8
The report contains .......... recommendations, but only a handful are realistically implementable within the current budget.
a number of
any
a little
much
Question 9
We have .......... time left before the deadline to run another full set of tests.
a few
very little
very few
many
Question 10
The conference attracted .......... participants than expected, so the organisers had to book an additional room.
most
much
many
more
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.