This 50-question placement test checks whether a learner is secure at CEFR level B2 in French. It samples key B2 grammar (subjunctive, compound tenses, pronouns, relative clauses, reported speech), vocabulary and idioms, and ends with a short reading text. It suits upper-intermediate learners, teachers placing students, and anyone preparing for a B2 exam.
Choose the one correct answer for each question. Choose your answers, then press “Check my answers”.
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About this test
This 50-question placement test checks whether a learner is secure at CEFR level B2 in French. It samples key B2 grammar (subjunctive, compound tenses, pronouns, relative clauses, reported speech), vocabulary and idioms, and ends with a short reading text. It suits upper-intermediate learners, teachers placing students, and anyone preparing for a B2 exam.
Topics covered
Subjunctive and its triggersCompound tenses and reported speechObject and relative pronounsConnectors and concessionWord formationIdioms and registerReading comprehension
How to use this test
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Answer every question without a dictionary or time pressure.
Check your answers and note the topics you need to review.
Notes for teachers
Use the total score as a guide: 40 or more suggests a learner is secure at B2, 30-39 indicates a developing B2, and below 30 suggests consolidating B1 material first. The test targets typical B2 errors such as indicative after subjunctive triggers, wrong pronoun order, 'c'est moi qui a', faulty tense concordance in reported speech and confusion between similar connectors. Review any section where a learner scores below 60% with targeted practice, and use the reading text for follow-up discussion on travel habits.