Write the correct comparative form for each adjective.
Example: His dog is old. → My dog is older
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Which English proficiency exam is the hardest when it comes to grammar?
If we're talking specifically about grammar difficulty and strictness, most experts agree on this ranking:
1. Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE) - Hardest overall
• Why it's hardest for grammar:
◦ Tests near-native mastery
◦ Complex sentence structures, inversion, ellipsis, advanced conditionals
◦ Grammar is assessed indirectly but relentlessly across reading, writing, and Use of English
• Requires precision, nuance, and stylistic control
• Many native speakers would struggle to score highly
2. Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE)
• Still very demanding grammatically
• Heavy focus on:
◦ Verb patterns
◦ Collocations
◦ Tense consistency
◦ Subtle grammatical distinctions
• Easier than C2, but harder than most other exams
3. IELTS (Academic - Band 8.0-9.0)
• Grammar is important, but:
◦ Less complex than Cambridge exams
◦ More tolerance for minor errors
• High bands require accuracy with complex structures, but not native-level nuance
Others (less grammar-intense)
• TOEFL iBT - more academic and comprehension-focused
• PTE Academic - automated scoring, less depth in grammar
• Duolingo English Test - adaptive but not deeply grammatical
