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.
Mixed Exercise
Question 1
Choose the sentence with the correct word order.
Rarely I encountered have such a meticulously argued rebuttal.
Rarely have I encountered such a meticulously argued rebuttal.
Rarely I have encountered such a meticulously argued rebuttal.
Rarely have encountered I such a meticulously argued rebuttal.
Question 2
.......... European Commission issued a clarification within hours of the leak.
The
-
A
An
Question 3
I .......... (to field) complaints all morning, so forgive me if I sound abrupt.
have fielded
have been fielding
am fielding
field
Question 4
By the time the auditors arrived, the CFO .......... (to shred) the relevant correspondence.
had been shredding
had shredded
was shredding
shredded
Question 5
No sooner .......... the verdict .......... than the press began to speculate about an appeal.
was / been delivered
had / been delivered
had / delivered
has / been delivered
Question 6
The minister’s remarks were widely criticised as .........., given the gravity of the situation.
inapplicable
unappropriate
unappreciative
inappropriate
Question 7
The committee decided to .......... the proposal until the legal implications had been fully assessed.
hold on
hold off on
hold out
hold up
Question 8
The methodology is sound; .........., the sample size is too small to support such sweeping conclusions.
nevertheless
therefore
likewise
moreover
Question 9
If the board .......... (to heed) the early warnings, the company .......... (to avoid) the scandal altogether.
had heeded / would avoid
had heeded / could have avoided
would have heeded / could avoid
heeded / would have avoided
Question 10
Her argument was persuasive, but its .......... lay in the unexamined assumptions underpinning it.
weakly
weaken
weakness
weak
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.