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title: "telc B1 Sprachbausteine Part 2: Vocabulary & Word Bank"
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# telc B1 Sprachbausteine Part 2 – Vocabulary (Word Bank)

> Sprachbausteine Part 2 of the telc B1 exam: fill 10 gaps from a list of 15 words. Format, strategy, typical mistakes and a worked example.

## 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.

- Task type: Gap-fill with a word bank
- Focus: Vocabulary & connectors

## 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:** Connectors, Vocabulary in context, Systematic elimination

## How to approach it

1. Read the whole text to understand the topic before you insert any words.
2. Skim the list and roughly sort the words by type (connector, verb, noun).
3. Fill the gaps you’re sure about first, and cross out the words you’ve used.
4. Then tackle the uncertain gaps – with fewer words left, the choice narrows.
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 — 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)
  - a) weil
  - b) obwohl
  - c) deshalb
  - d) trotzdem
  - Answer: a — “weil” gives the reason (ill → didn’t come) and matches the word order with the verb at the end (“weil ich krank war”). “obwohl” would be a contrast; “deshalb/trotzdem” go in a main clause.

## Common mistakes

- **Using a word twice:** Each word in the list fits only once. Cross out used words.
- **Only watching meaning:** The word must also fit grammatically – connectors demand a particular word order.
- **Starting with the uncertain gaps:** Begin with the sure gaps. Otherwise one wrong word blocks several gaps.
- **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.

## Ready for the exam?

[Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/telc-german-b1?action=start&sectionId=Language%20Building%20Blocks)

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