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 right word order.
Rarely have encountered I such a meticulously argued rebuttal.
Rarely I have encountered such a meticulously argued rebuttal.
Rarely have I encountered such a meticulously argued rebuttal.
Rarely I encountered have such a meticulously argued rebuttal.
Question 2
.......... European Commission has proposed a sweeping reform of the bloc’s procurement rules.
An
-
The
A
Question 3
I .......... (to see) what you mean, but your conclusion doesn’t follow from the premises.
am seeing
have seen
was seeing
see
Question 4
By the time the auditors arrived, the finance team .......... (to reconcile) the accounts for hours.
reconciled
had reconciled
had been reconciling
was reconciling
Question 5
This time next week, I .......... (to present) the findings to the board, so I may be unreachable.
will have presented
will present
will be presenting
am presenting
Question 6
The whistleblower claims that crucial emails .......... (to delete) before the inquiry began.
have been deleted
were deleted
had been deleted
had deleted
Question 7
The minister’s apology was widely dismissed as .........., given that it contained no admission of wrongdoing.
uninterested
insecure
insensible
insincere
Question 8
The committee decided to .......... the proposal until the legal implications had been clarified.
hold up
hold off on
hold out
hold on
Question 9
The methodology is robust; .........., the sample size is too small to support such sweeping generalisations.
therefore
nevertheless
consequently
moreover
Question 10
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word: The report’s .......... (PRECISE) is undermined by vague definitions and shifting criteria.
precision
precisely
precise
preciseness
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.