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
Rarely .......... such a thorough risk assessment before launching a product.
we have seen
have we seen
we saw
did we see
Question 2
She has .......... uncanny ability to defuse tension with a single remark.
the
a
-
an
Question 3
I .......... the figures all morning, and I still can’t reconcile them with last quarter’s report.
checked
have been checking
am checking
have checked
Question 4
By the time the auditors arrived, the finance team .......... the discrepancy and documented the fix.
already spotted
had already spotted
has already spotted
was already spotting
Question 5
If the negotiations drag on, we .......... the deadline unless we bring in extra staff.
will miss
are missing
will have missed
miss
Question 6
The final decision .......... until the legal team has reviewed the revised contract.
hasn’t been making
isn’t making
won’t be made
won’t make
Question 7
You .......... have copied the entire paragraph; a brief quotation with a citation would have been enough.
shouldn’t
can’t
mustn’t
needn’t
Question 8
The CEO refused to .......... the allegations, insisting the investigation was still ongoing.
take after
back down from
bring about
look into
Question 9
The consultant, .......... recommendations were adopted almost verbatim, later admitted she hadn’t anticipated the backlash.
who
whom
which
whose
Question 10
“I didn’t disclose the data to anyone,” he said. → He denied .......... the data to anyone.
having disclosed
disclosing
to disclose
to have disclosed
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.