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telc German B1 · Sprachbausteine
Gap-fill with a word bankVocabulary & connectors

telc B1 Sprachbausteine Part 2 – Vocabulary (Word Bank)

In Part 2 you fill ten gaps with words from a list. Important: each word fits only once, five are left over.

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Key takeaways

  • 10 gaps in a text – choose the right words from a list of 15.
  • Each word fits only once; five words are left over.

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  1. 01What this part tests
  2. 02How to approach it
  3. 03Example task with answer
  4. 04Practice: test yourself
  5. 05Common mistakes
  6. 06Tips
  7. 07Frequently asked questions
  8. 08Other parts
  9. 09Useful resources

What this part tests

Part 2 tests your vocabulary in context. You read a short text with ten gaps and a list of 15 words (a–o). For each gap you find the matching word from the list.

You may use each word only once, and five words fit no gap. The focus is on connectors (weil, obwohl, deshalb, außerdem), fixed expressions and the right verbs or nouns – the word must fit the gap in meaning and grammar.

The difficulty lies in choosing the right word from many options. If you fill the sure gaps first, you shrink the list and the remaining gaps get easier. Every correct gap scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.

What you practice:ConnectorsVocabulary in contextSystematic elimination

How to approach it

  1. 1

    Read the whole text to understand the topic before you insert any words.

  2. 2

    Skim the list and roughly sort the words by type (connector, verb, noun).

  3. 3

    Fill the gaps you’re sure about first, and cross out the words you’ve used.

  4. 4

    Then tackle the uncertain gaps – with fewer words left, the choice narrows.

  5. 5

    At the end, re-read the whole text with your words: does everything make sense and sound correct?

Example task with answer

A short example in the same format: put the matching words from the list into the gaps.

Text

Liebe Frau Berg, leider muss ich meinen Termin am Montag absagen, ___ (1) ich beruflich verreisen muss. Könnten wir ihn ___ (2) auf Mittwoch verschieben? Vielen Dank für Ihr Verständnis.

Word list (selection): weil · deshalb · vielleicht · trotzdem · außerdem

Answer: (1) weil · (2) vielleicht

Why? Gap (1) gives the reason for canceling → “weil” (verb at the end: “weil ich verreisen muss”). Gap (2) makes a cautious suggestion → “vielleicht”. “deshalb/trotzdem/außerdem” fit neither the meaning nor the grammar.

Practice: test yourself

Ich konnte gestern nicht zum Kurs kommen, ___ ich krank war. Heute geht es mir wieder besser.

Which word from the list fits? (weil · obwohl · deshalb · trotzdem)

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Common mistakes

1
Using a word twice

Each word in the list fits only once. Cross out used words.

2
Only watching meaning

The word must also fit grammatically – connectors demand a particular word order.

3
Starting with the uncertain gaps

Begin with the sure gaps. Otherwise one wrong word blocks several gaps.

4
Forcing the leftover words

Five words are deliberately left over. Not every word has to go in a gap.

Tips

  • Connectors are often decided by word order – watch where the verb stands.
  • Mark used words immediately so the list stays clear.
  • If two words seem to fit, check which one is grammatically correct.

Frequently asked questions

How many tasks does Sprachbausteine Part 2 have?

Ten. You fill ten gaps with words from a list of 15; five words are left over.

Can I use a word from the list more than once?

No. Each word fits at most one gap. Cross out used words.

What does Part 2 mainly test?

Vocabulary in context – especially connectors and fixed expressions. The word must fit in meaning and grammar.

What do I do when I’m unsure?

Fill the sure gaps first and rule out the leftover words. With a Prepliq mock you practice exactly this selection and get the answer explained right away.

Other parts

Part 1 – Grammar (MC)

Useful resources

telc German B1 word list – learn for free

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Official telc German B1 practice test (PDF)

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