C2 Grammar Worksheets
104 printable grammar worksheets · C2 (Proficiency)
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C2 grammar worksheets
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About C2 grammar worksheets
At C2 grammar is about control and nuance rather than new forms. Learners refine their use of fronting and inversion, the subjunctive and formal alternatives such as 'were it not for', complex noun phrases, subtle modal meanings, fixed grammatical expressions and the grammar of cohesion across a whole text.
The worksheets use demanding key word transformations, open cloze, gapped texts, error correction and stylistic rewriting. Many tasks mirror the Reading and Use of English paper of Cambridge C2 Proficiency, where transformations allow three to eight words.
Answer keys include accepted alternatives and brief notes where a choice depends on register. Print on A4 or US Letter, download as PDF, or share a class link so students work online without an account.
Teaching tips: C2 grammar worksheets
- Treat transformations as puzzles to discuss in pairs; C2 learners benefit from arguing about why one version sounds more natural.
- Pair grammar sheets with authentic reading, such as literary extracts or long-form journalism, and ask learners to find the same structure in context.
- Encourage learners to keep a notebook of fixed grammatical phrases they meet, for example 'be that as it may' or 'come what may'.
- Mark written work with codes for structure and register so learners correct their own errors using the worksheets as reference.
Questions teachers ask
How many words are allowed in C2 Proficiency transformations?
Answers must be between three and eight words, including the given word, which cannot be changed.
Is there still grammar to learn at C2?
Yes, mainly in less frequent structures, formal and literary alternatives, and fine distinctions of meaning. Many C2 errors come from register rather than basic form.
Can I use these with very advanced non-exam learners?
Yes. The worksheets suit any learner who wants polished English for academic or professional writing, not only exam candidates.