In Part 5 you read rules or instructions and answer multiple-choice questions. Here’s how to find the right rule.
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Key takeaways
Part 5 tests whether you understand rules, notices or instructions – for example house rules, terms of participation or an instruction manual. You answer four tasks with three options each (a, b or c).
It’s about selective understanding: for each question you look for the exact rule in the text. Conditions, times, prohibitions and exceptions matter. You don’t have to memorize the whole text, just find the matching spot.
Wrong options often name a time or condition that is almost, but not quite, right. Read the rule carefully. Every correct answer scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.
Read each question and consider which rule is meant.
Look for the matching spot in the text – often a condition or a time.
Compare the options carefully with the rule in the text.
Watch for exceptions (“außer”, “nur”, “nicht am …”).
Choose the option that fits the rule exactly.
A short example in the same format: read the rule and choose the right option.
Aus den Kursbedingungen: „Eine Anmeldung ist bis spätestens eine Woche vor Kursbeginn möglich. Eine Rückerstattung der Gebühr gibt es nur bei Krankheit mit ärztlichem Attest."
When do you get the fee back?
Why? The condition says: refund “nur bei Krankheit mit ärztlichem Attest” (only with a doctor’s note) – that’s b. (a) is too general, (c) contradicts the text.
Aus einer Hausordnung (sinngemäß): „Die Waschküche kann von 8 bis 20 Uhr genutzt werden. Am Sonntag bleibt sie geschlossen. Bitte reinigen Sie die Maschine nach jeder Nutzung."
When may the laundry room not be used?
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“außer am Sonntag”, “nur mit Anmeldung” change the rule. Read carefully.
An option often names a similar time. Check the exact detail.
Only the rule in the text counts, not what is otherwise usual.
No answer means a guaranteed zero. Guess an option if you have to.
Four multiple-choice tasks (a/b/c) on rules or instructions.
Conditions, times and exceptions. For each question, look for the exact rule in the text.
No. There is no penalty – answer every task.
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