telc Deutsch B2 · Modelltest · Part 1 – Grammar (MC)
telc B2 Sprachbausteine Part 1 – Grammar (Multiple Choice)
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In Part 1 you fill ten grammar gaps in a connected text. You choose from three options per gap – here’s how to spot the right one.
Key takeaways
- 10 gaps in a connected text – choose from three options (a/b/c) per gap.
- Grammar in context is tested: connectors, Konjunktiv II, the passive, relative clauses.
What this part tests
Part 1 tests your grammar in context. You read a connected text of around 250 words – at B2 usually a formal letter, an email or a factual text – with ten gaps. For each gap you choose the grammatically correct option from three (a, b or c).
It tests above all demanding structures: connectors (sodass, indem, je … desto), verbs with a preposition, Konjunktiv II, the passive, relative clauses and noun-verb collocations. It’s not about isolated rules, but about whether the word really fits in the sentence structure.
The difficulty: often all three options seem possible at first glance. What decides is the exact structure – the verb requires a particular preposition, the connector a particular word order. Every correct gap scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.
How to approach it
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Read the whole text once to understand the topic and situation.
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Go gap by gap and read the whole sentence structure each time, not just the gap.
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Ask yourself: does the verb need a preposition? Is it a main or subordinate clause? Active or passive?
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Put the option in and read the sentence again as a check – does it sound correct?
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Actively rule out options: two are usually wrong by a clear rule.
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At the end, enter an answer for every gap – even when guessing, because there’s no penalty.
Example task with answer
A short example in the same format: choose the grammatically correct option for each gap.
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, ich schreibe Ihnen, ___ (1) mich über die letzte Lieferung zu beschweren. Die Ware ___ (2) leider beschädigt geliefert.
Gap (1): (a) um · (b) damit · (c) dass
Why? “um … zu” forms the infinitive clause of purpose: “um mich … zu beschweren”. “damit” needs a clause with its own subject, and “dass” does not fit here grammatically.
Gap (2): (a) wurde · (b) wäre · (c) hätte
Why? Here the process passive in the past tense is needed: “Die Ware wurde beschädigt geliefert.” “wäre/hätte” (Konjunktiv II) don’t fit a plain statement of fact.
Practice: test yourself
Sehr geehrte Frau Berg, vielen Dank für Ihre Anfrage. Die Unterlagen, ___ Sie gebeten haben, sende ich Ihnen gern zu.
Which option fits grammatically in the gap?
“bitten um” + accusative requires “um die” in the relative clause: “die Unterlagen, um die Sie gebeten haben”. “nach denen” belongs to “fragen nach”, and “für die” does not fit “bitten”.Want to see how this feels in practice?
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Common mistakes
The correct form depends on the whole sentence structure. Always read the full sentence, often the one before too.
“sich beschweren über”, “bestehen auf” – learn verb + preposition as a fixed unit.
sodass (consequence), damit (purpose), obwohl (contrast) – the word order and the meaning decide.
No answer means a guaranteed zero. Enter an option even if you have to guess.
Tips
- Learn connectors with their word order: after sodass/obwohl the verb goes to the end.
- Practice Konjunktiv II for politeness (ich wäre dankbar, wenn …) – very common at B2.
- Read the chosen option aloud – wrong forms often sound audibly wrong.
Frequently asked questions
How many tasks does Sprachbausteine Part 1 have?
Ten. You fill ten gaps in a connected text and choose from three options (a/b/c) per gap.
How long is the text in Part 1?
Around 250 words – usually a formal letter, an email or a factual text with ten built-in gaps.
Are wrong answers penalized in Part 1?
No. There is no penalty for guessing – so fill every gap.
What’s the best way to practice Part 1?
Practice gap-fill texts on connectors, Konjunktiv II, the passive and verbs with a preposition. In a Prepliq mock you get the correct form explained after each gap.
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