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Word Bank Practice for the Inburgering Exam
Build Dutch vocabulary in context. Read a short exam-style passage, tap the right word from the bank into each gap, and get instant feedback that explains every choice — tuned to your exam level.
Word Bank
How it works — three steps to vocabulary that sticks
A structured practice loop that grows your Dutch vocabulary by putting every word in the context of an exam-style sentence.
Fill from the bank
Tap words into the gaps
A short passage with 5–8 blanks appears with a bank of words below — place each one where it belongs.
Ik belde de _____ omdat ik koorts had.
huisartsreceptkeel
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See the right word and why
Each blank shows the correct word and a short explanation, so you lock in the vocabulary for next time.
Score6 / 8
Blank 1 huisarts
the doctor you call when you are ill
Vocabulary in context, the way the exam tests it
Word Bank mirrors how the Inburgering and NT2 exam tests vocabulary: never as an isolated list, but inside a short Dutch passage where the surrounding words decide which option fits. You read the text, weigh the choices in the bank, and place each word where the grammar and meaning point — exactly the skill DUO looks for.
Every exercise stays close to exam day: passages cover everyday topics (health, work, housing, family), the bank mixes the right words with believable distractors, and the difficulty scales cleanly from A1 to B2. Practising this way trains the contextual judgement you need to read quickly and choose confidently on the real exam.
Example exercise feedback
Below is a completed Word Bank exercise with the instant feedback you receive after placing your words.
Exercise · Word Bank · B1
Word bank
keelhuisartskoortsvolgendeluisterdereceptwaterrustenziekslapen
Passage
Vorige week had ik pijn in mijn keel. Ik belde de huisarts omdat ik ook ziek had. De assistente zei dat ik de volgende dag mocht komen. De dokter luisterde naar mijn longen en gaf me een recept. Hij zei dat ik veel water moest drinken en goed moest slapen.
Score
6 / 8
Feedback
Incorrect
Blank 3 — koorts. "koorts" (fever) is the noun the sentence needs after "ik had …". "ziek" means "ill" and is an adjective, so it cannot follow "had" here.
Incorrect
Blank 8 — rusten. The doctor advised "rusten" (to rest and recover). "slapen" only means "to sleep" — close, but not what "goed moest …" is asking for.
Correct
Blank 5 — luisterde. "luisterde naar" is the fixed combination for "listened to" — the verb pairs with "naar", so this choice was spot on.
Frequently asked questions
How is Word Bank different from Fill the Gaps?
Both use exam-style passages with blanks, but Word Bank gives you a list of words to choose from — you place the right one in each gap instead of typing it. It focuses on recognising vocabulary in context, which is exactly how many Inburgering exam questions are framed.
Is this official DUO feedback?
No. Word Bank is a practice tool for Inburgering exam preparation. The feedback helps you improve your Dutch vocabulary, but it is not affiliated with DUO and does not provide official exam scores.
Can I practise across different exam levels?
Yes. You can pick A1, A2, B1, or B2 before each exercise. The vocabulary range, sentence length, and the distractors in the bank all scale with the level you choose.
How does this help me on exam day?
Placing words in context trains the reading-plus-vocabulary skill the Inburgering and NT2 exam tests. Practising the format makes the real questions feel familiar, so you read faster and second-guess yourself less.
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You can try Word Bank for free to experience the feedback. A Pro subscription unlocks unlimited exercises, AI feedback, and your full practice history across every Inburgering exam section.