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Polish B1 test: free PDF with answers

Want to practise before the B1 exam but do not have time for a full paper right now? Start with a short set of tasks you can complete on this page or print out.

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3 A4 pages · tasks and explanations in Polish · no registration

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Key information

This free B1 test PDF contains 5 reading questions, 5 grammar tasks and an answer key with explanations. Download it without an account, email address or card. It is an original mini-test for practice, not an official exam paper or an assessment of your language level. Below, you will also find sources for complete state exam papers.

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3 A4 pages · tasks and explanations in Polish · no registration

The first two pages contain the tasks and space for your answers. The answer key with explanations is on the third page, so you can check your work after finishing. The tasks and PDF are in Polish; you can read the explanations on this page in your chosen language.

You can print the material free of charge for yourself or a class, keeping the author credit. You do not need to create an account or provide payment details.

How to learn from the mini-test

Set aside about 15–20 minutes. This is a suggested time for this material, not an exam time limit. Start without a dictionary and without looking at the answers. Put a question mark beside any question you are unsure about.

For reading, mark the sentence that supports your choice. For grammar, write the full required form, including the adjective ending. After checking, revisit any answers you guessed: choosing correctly without understanding does not yet show that you have mastered the construction.

  • Reading: choose one correct answer, A, B or C, for each question.
  • Grammar: fill in the gaps as instructed, using Polish diacritics.
  • Record your reading score out of 5 and grammar score out of 5 separately.

Part 1. B1 reading: a text and 5 questions

Read the notice. For questions 1–5, choose the answer that matches the text. Pay attention to the change of venue, the booking condition and the deadline for reporting allergies.

Neighbours cook together

Proszę przeczytać tekst i wybrać jedną poprawną odpowiedź w każdym pytaniu.

Dom kultury zaprasza dorosłych mieszkańców na warsztaty „Sąsiedzi gotują”. Spotkanie odbędzie się w najbliższą sobotę od 10.00 do 13.00. Nie trzeba umieć gotować: prowadząca pokaże każdy etap przygotowania dwóch prostych potraw. Uczestnicy będą pracować w małych grupach, a na koniec wspólnie zjedzą przygotowany obiad. Z powodu remontu kuchni w domu kultury zajęcia przeniesiono do stołówki szkoły przy ulicy Leśnej 8. Prosimy wejść od strony boiska. Produkty, fartuchy i sprzęt będą na miejscu. Warto przynieść jedynie pojemnik, aby zabrać do domu porcję jedzenia. Zapisy przyjmujemy przez formularz na stronie domu kultury do środy wieczorem. W formularzu trzeba podać informacje o alergiach pokarmowych, żeby prowadząca mogła wcześniej zaplanować zakupy. Udział kosztuje 30 zł. Miejsce zostanie zarezerwowane dopiero po wpłacie, którą należy zrobić najpóźniej w czwartek. Osoby, które po zapisaniu się nie mogą przyjść, prosimy o kontakt telefoniczny. Zwolnione miejsce zaproponujemy komuś z listy rezerwowej. Po spotkaniu wyślemy przepisy e-mailem wszystkim uczestnikom.

This fictional notice was written for the exercise. Answer the questions first, then reveal the answers and compare the explanations with the text.

1. Warsztaty są przeznaczone dla osób, które…

  • A. zawodowo pracują w kuchni.
  • B. mogą dopiero zaczynać naukę gotowania.
  • C. chcą nauczyć dzieci gotować.
Check the answer and explanation

B. mogą dopiero zaczynać naukę gotowania.

The notice says that no cooking skills are needed and that the instructor will demonstrate every step. Professional experience is not required; the workshop is for adults.

2. Dlaczego zajęcia odbędą się w szkole?

  • A. W domu kultury jest za mało miejsc.
  • B. Prowadząca pracuje w tej szkole.
  • C. Kuchnia w domu kultury jest remontowana.
Check the answer and explanation

C. Kuchnia w domu kultury jest remontowana.

The reason for moving the workshop is stated directly: the kitchen is being renovated. The other answers describe possible situations, but the text does not support them.

3. Co organizatorzy proszą przynieść, jeśli ktoś chce zabrać jedzenie do domu?

  • A. Pojemnik na jedzenie.
  • B. Własny fartuch.
  • C. Produkty do przygotowania obiadu.
Check the answer and explanation

A. Pojemnik na jedzenie.

Ingredients, aprons and equipment will be provided. A container is useful for taking a portion of food home; the text does not ask participants to bring their own ingredients.

4. Kiedy miejsce jest zarezerwowane?

  • A. Od razu po wysłaniu formularza.
  • B. Dopiero po dokonaniu wpłaty.
  • C. Po przyjściu na sobotnie zajęcia.
Check the answer and explanation

B. Dopiero po dokonaniu wpłaty.

The word “dopiero” (only after) marks the condition: submitting the form alone is not enough. Registration must be submitted by Wednesday, and payment must be made by Thursday at the latest.

5. Dlaczego informacje o alergiach trzeba podać przy zapisie?

  • A. Aby otrzymać tańszy bilet.
  • B. Aby zmienić godzinę warsztatów.
  • C. Aby prowadząca mogła zaplanować zakupy.
Check the answer and explanation

C. Aby prowadząca mogła zaplanować zakupy.

The sentence with “żeby” (so that) explains why this information is needed. It is about preparing the right ingredients before the workshop, not about the price or time.

Part 2. B1 grammar: write the correct form

In tasks 6–9, put the words in brackets into the correct form. In task 10, choose the appropriate verb and write it in the past tense. Write the full answer: recognising the correct form in a list is easier than producing it yourself.

6. Spotkamy się przed __________ (nowy budynek).

Check the answer and explanation

nowym budynkiem

When describing a location, “przed” takes the instrumental case: przed kim? przed czym? Both words change their endings: nowym budynkiem.

7. Organizatorzy szukają __________ (doświadczony kucharz).

Check the answer and explanation

doświadczonego kucharza

The verb “szukać” takes the genitive case: szukają kogo? czego? The correct form is therefore “doświadczonego kucharza”, rather than the nominative form in brackets.

8. Prowadząca pomaga __________ (nowi uczestnicy).

Check the answer and explanation

nowym uczestnikom

“Pomagać” takes the dative case: pomaga komu? In the plural, this gives “nowym uczestnikom”. Both the noun and the adjective must change their forms.

9. To są warsztaty, na __________ (który) nauczysz się gotować.

Check the answer and explanation

których

We say “na warsztatach”, so the plural locative case is needed. The same grammatical relationship gives “na których” in the relative clause.

10. Wczoraj przez godzinę __________ (przygotowywać / przygotować) kolację, ale jej nie skończyłam.

Check the answer and explanation

przygotowywałam

The final words “nie skończyłam” show that the action was not completed. Choose the imperfective verb “przygotowywać” and its feminine past-tense form, matching “skończyłam”.

Use your result to learn, not just to count points

Award one point for each correct answer. In grammar, compare the entire phrase, not just the noun. Your score out of 10 describes only this short exercise. Do not convert it into a probability of passing the exam or treat it as proof of B1 proficiency.

Choose two tasks where you made a mistake or guessed. For each, write down your answer, the part of the text or rule that determines the correct answer, and one example of your own. The next day, return to the rule and write a new sentence. Memorising the answer key alone does not mean you can apply the skill to a different task.

DifficultyNext step
Reading: conditions and deadlinesUnderline “dopiero” (only after), “najpóźniej” (at the latest), “do” (by) and “żeby” (so that). Separate what the text says from what you assume.
Grammar: cases and agreementWrite down the verb with the whole phrase: szukać doświadczonego kucharza, pomagać nowym uczestnikom.
Grammar: aspectCompare two new sentences: one describing an action in progress and one describing a completed result.

Where can you download a complete official Polish B1 test?

If you are looking for a full practice exam, visit the State Commission’s materials at certyfikatpolski.pl. The B1 sample test section offers exam papers, audio files and transcripts with answer keys. Choose all the files from the same test so that the answers and recording match the tasks.

This mini-test covers only reading and grammar. The state B1 exam for adults also tests listening, writing and speaking. This material is not designed for the telc exam; if you are registering for a different exam, check its specific format.

After the mini-test: practise with feedback

To move from an answer key to an analysis of your own mistakes, choose another grammar exercise in MyPolishExam. The free trial includes one task after registration and email confirmation, with no card required. This is a separate exercise — downloading the PDF does not require registration.

Want to work on your writing? The formal letter guide includes an example, a checklist and a link to a task on the same topic.

Frequently asked questions

Is the B1 test PDF really free?

Yes. You can download this material without an email address, account or card. Registration is only needed if you choose the separate trial task with feedback in the app.

Does the PDF include answers?

Yes. The third page contains answers to all 10 tasks and brief explanations. Complete the two pages of tasks first, then check the answer key.

Do 10 correct answers mean I will pass the B1 exam?

No. This set checks a narrow selection of reading and grammar skills. It does not assess listening, writing or speaking, and it is not a standardised placement test.

Is this an official exam paper or a telc test?

No. These are original MyPolishExam exercises. The article links to official materials for the state exam, which should not be confused with the telc exam.

Can I use the PDF in class?

Yes. You can print the unchanged material free of charge for your group, keeping the MyPolishExam name and website address.

Official sources

The official sources describe the exam and provide full exam papers. The text, 10 tasks and explanations in this mini-test are original MyPolishExam educational materials, not tasks copied from an exam paper.

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MyPolishExam, a platform operated by Artur Starosz AS Project, is responsible for these guides. We use AI to help develop the texts and translations. We compare information about the exam format with the official sources listed in each article. Examples, exercises and explanations are learning materials; we do not present them as assessments or recommendations from an examination board.

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