C2 C2 Grammar and Language Use 2

Question 1

Choose the sentence that correctly uses a mixed conditional:

Accepted Answer

If I had studied harder, I would pass now.

Answer

A mixed conditional combines a third-conditional 'if' clause (past perfect) with a second-conditional result clause (would + infinitive) to link past cause with present result.

Question 2

Which option shows correct use of ellipsis for conciseness?

Accepted Answer

She can play the piano and he can too.

Answer

Ellipsis removes the repeated verb phrase 'play the piano', leaving only the auxiliary 'can' with 'too'.

Question 3

Identify the sentence that uses a fronted adverbial for emphasis:

Accepted Answer

Rarely have I seen such skill.

Answer

Fronting 'rarely' and inverting the subject-auxiliary creates an emphatic, formal effect common in C2-level writing.

Question 4

Which sentence uses a relative clause reduction correctly?

Accepted Answer

The report written by her was excellent.

Answer

A past participial phrase 'written by her' can replace the full relative clause 'which was written by her'.

Question 5

Which sentence demonstrates correct use of the passive with a reporting verb?

Accepted Answer

It is believed that the economy will recover.

Answer

'It is believed that…' is the standard passive structure with a reporting verb used in formal academic and journalistic writing.

C2 Practice Test

C2 Practice Test

C2 C2 Grammar and Language Use 2