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
Rarely .......... such a meticulously sourced rebuttal from a junior analyst.
have I read
I read have
I have read
did I read
Question 2
.......... very idea that the committee could be swayed by a single tweet struck her as absurd.
-
An
The
A
Question 3
I .......... (to field) questions from journalists all morning, so forgive me if I sound rehearsed.
have fielded
had been fielding
am fielding
have been fielding
Question 4
By the time the auditors arrived, the CFO .......... (to shred) documents for hours.
had been shredding
had shredded
was shredding
shredded
Question 5
The whistleblower claims the report .......... before the board ever saw it.
had been doctored
has been doctored
is doctored
was doctored
Question 6
His apology sounded sincere, but it did little to .......... the damage to her reputation.
litigate
mediate
mitigate
migrate
Question 7
The minister tried to .......... the scandal as a 'minor administrative oversight', but the leaked emails contradicted him.
turn down
play down
put down
take down
Question 8
The methodology is sound; .........., the sample size is too small to support such sweeping conclusions.
namely
thereby
nevertheless
moreover
Question 9
I’d sooner you .......... (not to mention) my name in the meeting; it only complicates matters.
didn't mention
not mention
don't mention
hadn't mentioned
Question 10
Her argument was internally consistent but ultimately .......... , relying on a premise no one accepted.
disenable
untenable
untenant
in-tenable
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.