telc B1 Sprachbausteine Part 1 – Grammar (Multiple Choice)
In Part 1 you fill ten grammar gaps in a short text. For each gap you choose one of three options – here’s how to spot the right one.
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Key takeaways
- 10 gaps in a short text – choose one of three options (a/b/c) per gap.
- It tests grammar in context: prepositions, verb forms, connectors, cases.
What this part tests
Part 1 tests your grammar in context. You read a short, connected text – usually an email or a letter – with ten gaps. For each gap you choose the grammatically correct option from three (a, b or c).
The focus is on fixed structures: verbs with a preposition (sich freuen auf), prepositions with the right case, connectors (weil, obwohl, deshalb), verb forms, pronouns and articles. It’s not about isolated rules but about whether the word really fits in the sentence.
The difficulty: often all three options look possible at first glance. What decides is the exact structure – the verb demands 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 the situation.
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Go gap by gap and read the whole sentence each time, not just the gap.
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Ask yourself: does the verb demand a particular preposition? Is it a main or a subordinate clause?
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Insert the option and re-read the sentence as a check – does it sound correct?
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Actively rule options out: 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.
Hallo Tim, ich kann am Samstag leider nicht kommen, ___ (1) ich arbeiten muss. Wir könnten uns aber am Sonntag treffen. Ich interessiere mich sehr ___ (2) die neue Ausstellung im Museum.
Gap (1): (a) weil · (b) denn · (c) obwohl
Why? “weil” introduces a subordinate clause – the verb “muss” goes to the end (“weil ich arbeiten muss”). “denn” would be possible but needs main-clause word order; “obwohl” doesn’t fit the meaning.
Gap (2): (a) an · (b) für · (c) auf
Why? “sich interessieren für” + accusative is the fixed verb–preposition pairing. “an” and “auf” belong to other verbs.
Practice: test yourself
Liebe Sara, vielen Dank für deine E-Mail. Ich freue mich sehr ___ unser Treffen nächste Woche.
Which option fits grammatically in the gap?
Common mistakes
The correct form depends on the whole sentence. Always read the full sentence, often the one before too.
“sich freuen auf”, not “über”, for the future. Learn verb + preposition as a fixed unit.
After weil/dass/obwohl the verb goes to the end. That often decides between two options.
No answer means a guaranteed zero. Enter an option even if you guess.
Tips
- Learn the 30 most common verbs with a preposition – they almost always appear.
- For connectors, the word order helps: if the verb is at the end, you need weil/dass/obwohl.
- Read the inserted option under your breath – wrong forms often sound audibly wrong.
Frequently asked questions
How many tasks does Sprachbausteine Part 1 have?
Ten. You fill ten gaps in a short text and choose one of three options (a/b/c) per gap.
Does Part 1 only test grammar?
The focus is grammar in context – prepositions, verb forms, connectors, cases. The text gives you the clues you need; pure vocabulary knowledge isn’t enough.
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 verbs with a preposition and connectors. In a Prepliq mock you get the correct form explained right after each gap.
Other parts
Useful resources
Learn 600+ of the most important telc German B1 words interactively with flashcards.
Preview and download the official telc German B1 practice test – with answers and study material.