B2 Exam Practice

Relative clauses, adjectives, adverbs, and tense accuracy. Use the quick guide on the left while you complete the exam-style tasks on the right.

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Relative Clauses Adjectives & Adverbs Tenses Mixed Exam Practice Writing Challenge

1. Relative Clauses

who = people
The woman who helped me was kind.

which = things/animals
The laptop which I bought is fast.

where = places
This is the town where I grew up.

whose = possession
The student whose essay won was surprised.

when = time
I remember the day when we met.

that = people/things in defining clauses
The book that you recommended was useful.

Defining clause: necessary information. No commas.

The students who studied regularly passed.

Non-defining clause: extra information. Use commas. Do not use that.

My sister, who lives in Madrid, is visiting.

2. Adjectives vs Adverbs

Adjective describes a noun/person/thing.
She is a careful driver.

Adverb describes a verb/action/adjective/whole sentence.
She drives carefully.

Common pattern: adjective + ly = adverb

quick → quickly | fluent → fluently | clear → clearly

Important exceptions:

good → well | fast → fast | hard → hard | late → late

Linking verbs take adjectives: be, seem, feel, look, sound, taste, smell.

He looks tired. The soup tastes good.

3. Tense Control

Present simple: routines/facts
I usually study at night.

Present continuous: now/temporary changes
I am preparing for an exam this month.

Past simple: finished past event
I took the test last year.

Past continuous: action in progress in the past
I was revising when she called.

Present perfect: life experience / past connected to now
I have improved a lot.

Past perfect: earlier past before another past event
I had studied before the exam began.

Future forms: will, going to, present continuous
I will check it. I am going to revise. I am meeting my tutor tomorrow.

Exam Accuracy Checklist

Does the relative pronoun match the noun?
Is the clause defining or non-defining?
Are commas needed?
Do I need an adjective or an adverb?
Is the time finished, unfinished, temporary, or connected to now?
Do two past actions need past perfect?

Part 1 · Relative Clauses

Choose the best relative word. Think: person, thing, place, time, or possession?

Part 2 · Relative Clause Error Correction

Rewrite each sentence correctly. Then check the model answer and reason.

Part 3 · Adjectives & Adverbs

Choose the correct form. Ask: Am I describing a noun/person/thing, or an action?

Part 4 · Explain the Mistake

For exam writing, it is not enough to guess. You need to know why the sentence is wrong.

Part 5 · Tense Choice

Choose the best tense. Notice time words like already, when, for three years, last week, and tomorrow.

Part 6 · Tense Transformation

Rewrite the sentences using the tense in brackets. Keep the meaning as close as possible.

Part 7 · Mixed B2 Exam Practice

This section mixes all three exam areas: relative clauses, adjective/adverb accuracy, and tense control.

Part 8 · B2 Writing Challenge

Write 120–160 words about a person, place, or experience that helped you improve. You must include:
• 2 relative clauses
• 3 adjectives
• 3 adverbs
• 3 different tenses

Model structure:
One person who helped me improve was my English teacher, who always explained mistakes clearly. At first, I found grammar confusing, especially when I had to choose between similar tenses. However, I have become more confident because I practise regularly and review my errors carefully. Last year, I often avoided difficult writing tasks, but now I try to use more accurate sentences. The place where I study best is my room because it is quiet and comfortable. Next month, I am going to take an exam, so I will continue revising as often as possible.