B1 ENGLISH Cheat Sheet 2026

The 30 highest-yield B1 ENGLISH facts, distilled from real exam questions. Print it, save it as a PDF, or study it here — free, no sign-up.

1. Which sentence is correct? → He doesn't know where the keys are.
2. Which sentence is correct? → Despite the rain, they enjoyed the trip.
3. He ______ his best to complete the language test on time. → did
4. Choose the correct reported speech: Direct speech: 'I will call you tomorrow.' → Reported speech: 'She said she _____ call me the next day.' → would
5. Read the notice: 'This car park is for customers only. Maximum stay 2 hours. CCTV in operation.' How long can a customer park here? → Up to 2 hours
6. What is the name of the UK's national anthem? → God Save the King
7. Choose the correct sentence. → If it rains tomorrow, we will cancel the picnic.
8. Which sentence contains a spelling mistake? → The goverment announced new regulations yesterday.
9. Could you ______ me a favour and check this letter for errors? → do
10. She ______ an appointment with the immigration office for Monday morning. → made
11. Which sentence correctly uses a time connective? → After finishing work, I went to the gym.
12. Which sentence uses the past simple correctly? → I went to the supermarket yesterday.
13. Which word means the same as 'to choose'? → Select
14. Which of the following is a public holiday in the UK? → Christmas Day
15. Read the sign: 'Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times. Owners are responsible for any damage caused by their animals.' What must dog owners do? → Keep their dogs on a lead
16. Choose the correct phrase: 'I am ___ for the delay in responding to your email.' → Sorry
17. Please ______ attention to the instructions before you begin the test. → pay
18. Choose the best word: 'Could you please ___ this parcel for me while I am away?' → Look after
19. Choose the correct sentence. → She has lived in London for five years.
20. Which word correctly completes the sentence? 'She was ___ that she had passed her driving test.' → Delighted
21. Choose the correct sentence. → You should take an umbrella in case it rains.
22. In British English, what is the ground floor of a building? → The floor at street level
23. Which option correctly completes the sentence? 'By the time she arrived, everyone ___.' → had already left
24. The government made several ______ to the benefits system last year. → changes
25. In formal UK English writing, which sign-off is most appropriate when you know the recipient's name? → 'Yours sincerely, John Smith'
26. What does the phrasal verb 'look after' mean in the sentence: 'Can you look after my children while I'm at work?' → To take care of someone
27. She ______ a deep breath before starting her speaking test. → took
28. Read the sentence: 'The library opens at nine in the morning and closes at eight in the evening on weekdays.' When does the library close on a weekday? → At eight in the evening
29. Which language is mainly spoken in Wales alongside English? → Welsh
30. Which linking word best completes the sentence? 'The flat is very spacious. ___, it is close to the city centre.' → Furthermore