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.
Prepositions
Question 1
The spokesperson refused to comment .......... the allegations until the internal review had concluded.
on
for
to
about
Question 2
The committee is expected to decide .......... whether to extend the contract by the end of the week.
on
in
about
at
Question 3
Her argument was grounded .......... extensive fieldwork rather than abstract theory.
on
by
at
in
Question 4
The CEO attributed the sudden drop in revenue .......... a series of logistical failures.
with
for
to
on
Question 5
The new regulations came .......... force at midnight, leaving companies little time to adapt.
on
in
into
to
Question 6
The report draws attention .......... the unintended consequences of the policy.
on
for
to
at
Question 7
The minister was accused .......... misleading the public during the press briefing.
on
with
for
of
Question 8
The researchers cautioned .......... overinterpreting the preliminary data.
from
for
against
to
Question 9
The company prides itself .......... maintaining exceptionally high safety standards.
on
for
in
at
Question 10
The witness’s account is consistent .......... the forensic evidence presented in court.
for
by
with
to
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.