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.
Noun + Preposition
Question 1
Her sudden lapse .......... concentration during the cross-examination was seized upon by the opposing counsel.
in
of
on
from
Question 2
The committee expressed profound misgivings .......... the wisdom of outsourcing such a sensitive function.
for
of
at
about
Question 3
Despite the rhetoric, there has been scant evidence .......... any meaningful change in procurement practices.
to
on
for
of
Question 4
The diplomat’s terse remarks were interpreted as a deliberate slight .......... the host nation’s leadership.
at
of
to
against
Question 5
The CEO’s public apology was widely seen as an admission .......... responsibility rather than genuine contrition.
with
for
to
of
Question 6
His reputation .......... probity in financial matters made him the obvious choice to chair the audit panel.
on
of
with
for
Question 7
The report drew a clear distinction .......... negligence and deliberate misconduct, which proved pivotal in court.
among
between
of
from
Question 8
The university’s decision to suspend him was met with an outcry .......... staff and students alike.
of
from
by
at
Question 9
The minister’s resignation came as a complete surprise .......... those who had taken his position for granted.
to
with
at
for
Question 10
There is no justification .......... treating whistleblowers as disloyal simply because they expose wrongdoing.
to
on
for
of
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.