B1 English Grammar Test: Free Intermediate Quiz

Are you really at B1 (intermediate) level in English grammar? This free test checks the grammar a B1 learner is expected to know: tenses, conditionals, modal verbs, the passive and more. Choose 10, 25 or 50 questions: every test is a new random selection from a bank of 75, so you can take it again and again.

Level B1 25 questions ~10 min

I my passport. I can’t find it anywhere.
We to Greece last summer.
(you / ever / try) Indian food?
She in this company since 2019.
When you move to this city?
I (not / see) Mark for ages.
I along the street when I saw an old friend.
By the time I got to the cinema, the film .
While she (cook), the phone rang.
He the door, turned on the light and sat down.
I couldn’t pay because I my wallet at home.
What (you / do) at 8 pm yesterday?
Listen! Someone at the door.
My brother usually at 7.
Water (freeze) at 0°C.
I this song. It’s my favourite.
Look at the sky! It snow.
“I’m hungry.” “I make you a sandwich.”
We (meet) our new neighbours on Saturday. It’s all arranged.
The concert at 8 pm, so don’t be late.
I’ll call you when I at the hotel.
This time next week, I (lie) on a beach.
If you now, you’ll catch the bus.
If I more time, I would learn to cook.
What would you do if you (find) a wallet in the street?
If you heat chocolate, it .
If I you, I would take the job.
If it (not / rain) tomorrow, we’ll go to the park.
You wear a helmet when you ride a motorbike. It’s the law.
You come if you don’t want to.
You look tired. You go to bed early. (advice)
She isn’t answering. She be asleep.
You park here. It’s a hospital entrance.
I borrow your umbrella?
This bridge in 1932.
Spanish in most of South America.
The thief (arrest) last night.
My laptop at the moment.
The results tomorrow.
The man sold me this car was very friendly.
This is the café we first met.
I’ve got a friend mother is a famous singer.
The book I’m reading is really exciting.
My sister, lives in Canada, is visiting next week.
I don’t mind late if it’s necessary.
They decided a new house.
She’s really good at (draw).
Remember the lights when you leave.
He gave up last year.
I’m planning (visit) my grandparents this weekend.
“I’m busy.” → She said she busy.
He me he would be late.
“Where do you work?” → He asked me where I (work).
“Don’t touch it.” → She told me it.
“Are you ready?” → He asked I was ready.
I have long hair when I was a teenager.
She’s a nurse, so she’s used to at night.
(you / use to) play football at school?
It took me months to get used to on the left.
We didn’t have a TV when I was a child.
My new flat is than my old one.
This is the film I’ve ever seen.
Today is (hot) than yesterday.
She’s intelligent than her brother.
My car isn’t as fast yours.
There isn’t milk left. Can you buy some?
I have friends in London, so I’m never lonely there.
How people came to the party?
Would you like coffee?
There aren’t eggs in the fridge.
My mother is architect.
Moon goes round the Earth.
She plays violin in an orchestra.
I’ve never been to United Kingdom.
The test was than I expected.

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Teachers: download these questions as a printable worksheet with an answer key. It’s free to use in class.

What’s in the B1 grammar test

The questions cover the grammar topics in the B1 level of the Common European Framework (CEFR). After the test, you’ll see your score for each topic and a link to practise the ones you got wrong:

Tenses: present simple vs continuous, present perfect vs past simple, past tenses, future forms
Sentences: first and second conditional, relative clauses, reported speech, the passive
Verbs: must, have to, should, -ing or to, used to
Words: comparatives and superlatives, quantifiers (much, many, a few), articles

What does B1 level mean?

B1 is the “independent user” level. A B1 learner can deal with most everyday situations, describe experiences and plans, and give short reasons for opinions. In grammar, it means you can use the main tenses correctly, talk about real and imaginary situations, and connect your ideas in longer sentences.

FAQ

What score do I need to be B1?

As a rough guide, if you regularly score 80% or more on the 25- or 50-question test, your grammar is solid at B1 and you’re ready for the B2 grammar test. Between 50% and 80%, you’re on the way, so use the topic breakdown to see what to practise. Below 50%, start with the A2 test.

Is this an official B1 exam?

No. It’s a free practice test that checks grammar only. Official B1 exams such as Cambridge B1 Preliminary also test reading, writing, listening and speaking. But grammar is the base of all four skills, so this is a quick way to see where you are.

Why are the questions different every time?

Each test is a random selection from a bank of 75 questions, so you can take it several times without memorising the answers. Your best score for each test length is saved in your browser.