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
Only after the committee had read the full dossier .......... that the initial figures were misleading.
it did concede
it conceded
did it concede
did concede it
Question 2
In .......... aftermath of the scandal, the minister resigned before dawn.
-
a
an
the
Question 3
I .......... (to field) complaints all morning, so forgive me if I sound terse.
have fielded
had been fielding
have been fielding
am fielding
Question 4
By the time the auditors arrived, the CFO .......... (to shred) the relevant correspondence for weeks.
had shredded
shredded
had been shredding
was shredding
Question 5
This time next Thursday, I .......... (to present) the findings to the board in Zurich.
will be presenting
am presenting
will have presented
will present
Question 6
The whistleblower claims that the documents .......... without her consent.
were being circulated
were circulated
circulated
had been circulating
Question 7
The CEO’s apology sounded sincere, but it did little to .......... public outrage.
alleviate
elevate
elude
allay
Question 8
The negotiators refused to .......... the clause, insisting it remain in the final draft.
take after
water down
cut off
bring about
Question 9
The data are incomplete; .........., any definitive conclusion would be premature.
accordingly
insofar as
whereas
nevertheless
Question 10
Her argument was impressively .........., anticipating every obvious objection.
comprehensiveness
comprehensive
comprehend
comprehensible
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.