telc B2 Sprachbausteine Part 2 – Vocabulary (Word Bank)
In Part 2 you fill ten gaps with words from a list. Important: each word fits only once, and 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.
What this part tests
Part 2 tests your vocabulary in context. You read a connected text with ten gaps and a list of 15 words (a–o). For each gap you look for the matching word from the list.
You may use each word only once, and five words fit no gap. At B2 it’s about demanding vocabulary: connectors (sodass, dennoch, hingegen), fixed expressions, and the right verbs, nouns or adverbs – the word has to fit both in meaning and grammatically.
The difficulty lies in choosing correctly from many options that often look similar. Filling the sure gaps first makes the list smaller and the remaining gaps easier. Every correct gap scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.
How to approach it
- 1
Read the whole text to understand the topic before you place any words.
- 2
Go through the list and roughly sort the words by part of speech (connector, verb, noun, adverb).
- 3
Fill the gaps you’re sure about first, and cross out the used words.
- 4
Then handle the uncertain gaps – with fewer words left, the choice gets smaller.
- 5
At the end, read the whole text with your words again: does everything make sense and sound correct?
Example task with answer
A short example in the same format: put the right words from the list into the gaps.
Sehr geehrte Damen und Herren, hiermit möchte ich mich ___ (1) das defekte Gerät beschweren. Ich bitte Sie, mir einen Ersatz ___ (2) zukommen zu lassen.
Word bank (selection): über · auf · umgehend · vielleicht · dennoch
Why? Gap (1): “sich beschweren über” is the fixed verb-preposition collocation. Gap (2): “umgehend” (= immediately) fits the polite, formal request. “auf/vielleicht/dennoch” fit neither in meaning nor grammatically.
Practice: test yourself
Der Zug hatte Verspätung, ___ ich meinen Anschluss verpasste. Trotzdem kam ich noch rechtzeitig an.
Which word from the list fits? (sodass · obwohl · damit · trotzdem)
Common mistakes
Each word in the list fits only once. Cross out used words.
The word also has to fit grammatically – connectors require a particular word order.
Begin with the sure gaps. Otherwise a wrong word blocks several gaps.
Five words are left over on purpose. Not every word has to go in a gap.
Tips
- Connectors are often decided by word order – watch where the verb goes.
- Mark used words immediately so the list stays clear.
- If two words seem to fit, check which is really correct grammatically and in style.
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.
May 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 – at B2 especially connectors, fixed expressions and demanding verbs or nouns. The word has to fit in meaning and grammatically.
How do I proceed when I’m unsure?
Fill the sure gaps first and rule out the remaining words. With a Prepliq mock you practice exactly this choice and get the answer explained right away.
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Useful resources
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