Two-part Connectors (sowohl … als auch, entweder … oder) – Test 1
B2Upper-intermediateGrammarGerman
This B2 grammar test checks how well you use German two-part connectors such as sowohl … als auch, entweder … oder, weder … noch, nicht nur … sondern auch, zwar … aber, je … desto and einerseits … andererseits. The 30 questions cover meaning, word order, questions and negation, as well as typical learner errors. It suits upper-intermediate learners, exam candidates and teachers who need a ready-made review.
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About this test
This B2 grammar test checks how well you use German two-part connectors such as sowohl … als auch, entweder … oder, weder … noch, nicht nur … sondern auch, zwar … aber, je … desto and einerseits … andererseits. The 30 questions cover meaning, word order, questions and negation, as well as typical learner errors. It suits upper-intermediate learners, exam candidates and teachers who need a ready-made review.
Topics covered
sowohl … als auchentweder … oderweder … nochnicht nur … sondern auchzwar … aberje … desto / umsoeinerseits … andererseitsWord order with connectors
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Answer every question without a dictionary or time pressure.
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Notes for teachers
Use Part 1 to check meaning, Part 2 to focus on word order and Part 3 for error correction and paraphrasing. The test targets frequent mistakes such as a double negative with weder … noch (weder keine), *nicht nur … aber auch, *sowohl … und auch, wrong verb position after je … desto, and inversion after oder or aber. As a follow-up, ask learners to write a short pros-and-cons text using at least five different two-part connectors.