Grammar
C2
Cambridge English C2 Exam
Complete each sentence by choosing the option that best fits the gap. This exercise reviews a mix of grammar topics.
Word Formation
Question 1
Despite the committee’s .......... (ASSURE), several stakeholders remained unconvinced that the safeguards were adequate.
assuredness
assuring
assurance
assurment
Question 2
The minister’s .......... (EVADE) answers only intensified suspicions that the figures had been manipulated.
evasive
evadive
evadable
evading
Question 3
The report was criticised for its .......... (METHOD) weaknesses, particularly the absence of a control group.
methodological
methodic
methodism
methodically
Question 4
His .......... (CONCEIVE) of the problem was so narrow that he ignored the social consequences entirely.
conceiving
conception
conceit
conceivability
Question 5
The CEO’s apology was widely dismissed as .......... (SINCERE), given the company’s repeated breaches.
dissincere
nonsincere
insincere
unsincere
Question 6
The judge described the argument as legally .......... (TEN) and grounded in established precedent.
tenant
tenability
tenable
tenacious
Question 7
The columnist’s .......... (DERIDE) tone alienated even readers who initially agreed with her conclusions.
deriding
derided
derisionary
derisive
Question 8
The city’s housing policy has been criticised for .......... (PRIORITY) short-term targets over long-term stability.
prioritised
prioritising
prioritisation
prioritying
Question 9
The documentary offered a .......... (NUANCE) portrayal of the conflict, resisting simplistic binaries.
ennuanced
nuanced
nuancing
nuanceful
Question 10
The whistleblower’s allegations were deemed .......... (CREDIBLE) after multiple independent audits confirmed them.
credulous
credibility
credibleness
credible
About Grammar — Cambridge English C2
This Cambridge English C2 Grammar exercise reviews a mix of grammar points. For each sentence, choose the option that best completes the gap.
Regular grammar practice at C2 builds the accuracy you need across every part of the exam — Use of English, Reading, Listening and Writing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this C2 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.