Sample Questions

DELE B2 Sample Questions

6 practice questions with complete answer explanations.

Sample Questions

Question 1grammar

Choose the correct form: 'Si hubiera estudiado más, ____el examen.'

A.habría aprobado✓ Correct

B.habría aprobarse

C.hubiera aprobado

D.aprobaría

Explanation

Third conditional in Spanish: Si + pluscuamperfecto subjuntivo + condicional compuesto. 'habría aprobado' = would have passed.

Question 2vocabulary

The word imprescindible most closely means:

A.Essential/indispensable✓ Correct

B.Surprising

C.Temporary

D.Complicated

Explanation

Imprescindible = essential, indispensable, absolutely necessary.

Question 3connectors

A text states: 'No obstante, los resultados fueron positivos.' 'No obstante' functions as:

A.A contrast/concession connector (however)✓ Correct

B.A causal connector (because)

C.An additive connector (furthermore)

D.A temporal connector (later)

Explanation

No obstante = nevertheless/however. A concessive connector introducing an unexpected positive result.

Question 4subjunctive

Fill in: 'Le recomiendo que ____a tiempo al trabajo.' (llegar)

A.llegue✓ Correct

B.llega

C.llegará

D.llegaría

Explanation

Recommendation + que requires subjunctive present: recomendar que + subjuntivo. 'llegue' is the correct form.

Question 5prepositions

Choose the correct preposition: 'Insistió ____hablar con el director.'

A.en✓ Correct

B.a

C.de

D.con

Explanation

Insistir en = to insist on. Fixed preposition collocations are heavily tested in DELE.

Question 6text-types

Which best describes a 'carta de reclamación'?

A.A formal complaint letter requesting resolution of a problem✓ Correct

B.A personal letter describing a vacation

C.A letter requesting a job reference

D.An informal email to a friend

Explanation

Carta de reclamación = formal complaint letter. A common DELE B2 writing task type.

Test-Taking Tips

1.Subjunctive is the make-or-break grammar point for DELE B2 — master all triggers systematically.
2.Official DELE practice exams are available free at delecert.com and institutocervantes.es.
3.Writing: learn 10–15 connectors cold and use at least 4–5 per essay.
4.Speaking section: prepare a template for photo description (En esta imagen se puede ver... En el fondo... Esto me hace pensar que...).
5.Listening: listen to Spanish radio (Radio Nacional de España) and podcasts at natural speed.
6.Vocabulary: focus on false friends (actualmente = currently NOT actually) and register-appropriate synonyms.

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