B1 Intermediate Grammar Work 10 minutes 5 questions

Silicon Valley AI Startup Explores New Tools for Video Creators

Practice B1 English grammar with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Silicon Valley AI Startup Explores New Tools for Video Creators”.

About this practice test

Practice B1 English grammar with 5 questions based on the Daily News article “Silicon Valley AI Startup Explores New Tools for Video Creators”.

What you’ll practice

Form and structure

Choose accurate forms and word order.

Meaning in context

Use grammar to express precise ideas.

Editing for accuracy

Spot and correct common errors.

What to expect: 5 questions with explanations to review after submission.

Study the questions and tasks

Work through the material below, or start the interactive practice above to complete an attempt. Try the exercises before opening any answer or transcript sections, then use them to review your work.

Practice level
B1. Try this level if you can follow the instructions and understand most of the language; choose an earlier level if you need more support.
Question formats
Fill in the blank (dropdown)

How to approach this practice

Read the complete sentence and notice the subject, verb form, time reference and word order before answering.

News lesson for this practice

Read the complete article and use its text or audio alongside these exercises: Silicon Valley AI Startup Explores New Tools for Video Creators.

  1. Question 1 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

    Choose the correct option for each blank.

    Artificial intelligence ___ part of more creative work.

    Choices for blank 1

    1. is becoming
    2. become
    3. becoming
    4. to become
    Check answers and explanations
    Blank 1
    is becoming

    Use the present continuous for a change happening now.

  2. Question 2 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

    Choose the correct option for each blank.

    The startup could ___ an important effect on video storytelling.

    Choices for blank 1

    1. have
    2. has
    3. having
    4. to having
    Check answers and explanations
    Blank 1
    have

    After could, use the base form of the verb.

  3. Question 3 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

    Choose the correct option for each blank.

    New AI tools may give creators different ways ___ those stories.

    Choices for blank 1

    1. to develop and present
    2. developing and present
    3. developed and presenting
    4. to developing and presented
    Check answers and explanations
    Blank 1
    to develop and present

    Use the infinitive after “ways” to show purpose.

  4. Question 4 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

    Choose the correct option for each blank.

    A content provider creates material for people ___ or use.

    Choices for blank 1

    1. to watch
    2. watching
    3. watched
    4. watches
    Check answers and explanations
    Blank 1
    to watch

    The parallel infinitive follows “to watch.”

  5. Question 5 · Fill in the blank (dropdown)

    Choose the correct option for each blank.

    As creators ___ new tools, video storytelling may change.

    Choices for blank 1

    1. explore
    2. explores
    3. explored
    4. exploring
    Check answers and explanations
    Blank 1
    explore

    Use the present simple after “as” for a general future condition.

What to review next

After checking an answer, explain the rule in your own words and write a new sentence using the same pattern. Revisit any rules you could not explain.

A focused practice result shows how you did on these tasks. Use several activities across skills to decide what to study next; one practice score does not certify an overall CEFR level.