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B2 Upper-Intermediate English Worksheets (Free PDF)

Printable worksheets for upper-intermediate learners. Advanced conditionals, inversion, wish structures, discourse markers, and academic vocabulary. Download as PDF — no sign-up needed.

What will I practise with B2 upper-intermediate worksheets?

B2 is the level at which English becomes truly flexible. You can read authentic newspaper articles, discuss abstract ideas, and write well-structured essays. These worksheets target the grammar and vocabulary points that most distinguish B2 from B1: structures such as inversion, mixed conditionals, and wish/regret are rarely encountered at lower levels but appear regularly in advanced academic and professional contexts.

Each B2 worksheet contains more extended tasks than B1. The writing exercise asks for a well-structured paragraph or short essay response of 8 to 12 sentences. Answer keys guide self-correction, and marginal grammar notes remind you of the key rules at the top of each sheet. All pages are designed for A4 printing.

After completing worksheets, explore the B2 interactive games for digital practice on the same points. See also all worksheet categories or the practice hub.

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Advanced Conditionals Worksheet (Coming soon)

Third Conditional, mixed conditionals (past condition + present result), and inverted forms (Had I known…, Were it not for…). Error correction and a hypothetical essay task.

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Inversion Worksheet (Coming soon)

Inversion after negative adverbials (Never have I…, Not only did they…, Rarely does she…). Identify, transform, and produce inverted structures in formal writing contexts.

B23 ExercisesAnswer Key
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Wish and Regret Worksheet (Coming soon)

Use wish + past simple, wish + past perfect, and wish + would to express regret and desired change. Rewrite sentences, correct errors, and write a short reflective paragraph.

B23 ExercisesAnswer Key
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Discourse Markers Worksheet (Coming soon)

Use discourse markers (nevertheless, furthermore, in contrast, consequently) to connect ideas. Gap-fill in a structured essay and rewrite a weak paragraph using six target markers.

B23 ExercisesAnswer Key
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Academic Vocabulary Worksheet (Coming soon)

Learn and practise 25 high-frequency academic words from the Academic Word List. Match definitions, use words in context, and write sentences using the target vocabulary.

B23 ExercisesAnswer Key
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Complex Passives Worksheet (Coming soon)

Advanced passive structures: passive infinitives, passive gerunds, impersonal passive (It is said that…), and causative have/get. Transform and produce sentences in academic contexts.

B23 ExercisesAnswer Key
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Narrative Tenses Worksheet (Coming soon)

Use past simple, past continuous, past perfect, and past perfect continuous together to tell a story. Identify tense shifts in a model narrative and write your own 10-sentence story.

B23 ExercisesAnswer Key
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Articles (Advanced) Worksheet (Coming soon)

Zero article with abstract nouns and proper nouns, definite article with superlatives and unique nouns, and advanced uses of “the” in academic writing. Includes a paragraph-level editing task.

B23 ExercisesAnswer Key

💡 Tips for studying at B2 level

  • Read authentic English texts: At B2, start reading genuine newspaper articles, opinion columns, and short essays. Note how writers use discourse markers and complex grammar naturally in context.
  • Practise transformation exercises: FCE Use of English tasks require you to rewrite sentences using a key word. Regular transformation practice sharpens your awareness of grammar alternatives.
  • Study inversion in chunks: Learn fixed inverted phrases as whole units: “Not only did…”, “Never have I…”, “Seldom does…”. Treating them as vocabulary chunks is faster than trying to apply a rule each time.
  • Write timed paragraphs: Set a timer for 15 minutes and write a paragraph on a given topic using at least three B2 structures from recent worksheets. Timed writing builds exam-ready fluency.
  • Review your errors systematically: Keep an error log. When you mark a worksheet and find mistakes, write the corrected form and the rule in your log. Revisit the log weekly.
  • Use interactive practice too: Visit the B2 games page for digital exercises with instant feedback on the grammar points covered in these worksheets.

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B2 Upper-Intermediate Worksheets — FAQ

What is B2 level in English?
B2 is the Upper-Intermediate level on the CEFR scale. B2 learners can understand the main ideas of complex text on both concrete and abstract topics, interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, and produce clear, detailed text on a wide range of subjects.
What grammar topics do B2 worksheets cover?
B2 worksheets cover Third Conditional and mixed conditionals, inversion after negative adverbials, wish and regret structures, discourse markers for cohesion, academic vocabulary in context, complex passive forms, narrative tenses, and the use of articles at advanced level.
What exams are B2 worksheets useful for?
B2 worksheets are ideal preparation for Cambridge B2 First (FCE), IELTS Band 5.5–6.5, and TOEFL iBT scores of 42–71. The grammar and vocabulary targets align closely with the Use of English paper.
What is inversion and why is it taught at B2?
Inversion is the reversal of subject and auxiliary verb, used after negative adverbials for emphasis: Never have I seen such talent. It appears in formal writing, literature, and advanced spoken English and is tested in FCE and IELTS writing tasks.
What are discourse markers and why are they important at B2?
Discourse markers (nevertheless, furthermore, in contrast, as a result) connect ideas within and between sentences. Using them correctly is a key requirement for high-band writing in IELTS and a top-scoring essay in Cambridge exams.
How do B2 worksheets differ from B1 worksheets?
B2 worksheets have longer texts, more nuanced grammar points (mixed conditionals, inversion), and require more extended writing responses of 8 to 12 sentences. The vocabulary is more academic and formal.
Do the B2 worksheets cover mixed conditionals?
Yes. The advanced conditionals worksheet covers the Third Conditional, mixed conditionals (past condition, present result and vice versa), and inverted conditional structures such as Had I known, I would have acted differently.
How do I save a B2 worksheet as a PDF?
Click the Print / Save as PDF button at the top of the page and choose Save as PDF in your browser’s print dialogue. The layout is clean and optimised for A4 paper.
What level comes after B2?
After B2 comes C1 Advanced. At C1, learners work with sophisticated grammar, idioms, formal register, and complex sentence structures. Try the C1 worksheets when you feel confident at B2.
Are there interactive B2 exercises on LexFizz?
Yes. Visit the B2 upper-intermediate games page on LexFizz for advanced cloze tests, vocabulary in use exercises, and discourse marker activities that reinforce these worksheets.