Grammar10

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    Complete the sentence by typing in the verb in the correct form, observing both person and tense. Do not type out the whole sentence.

    Ich [bewegen] mich im Kreis.

    PRESENT TENSE


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Complete the sentence by typing in the verb in the correct form, observing both person and tense. Do not type out the whole sentence.

    Ich [bleiben] sofort stehen.

    PAST TENSE


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Complete the sentence by typing in the verb in the correct form, observing both person and tense. Do not type out the whole sentence.

    Ihm [stinken] es, dauernd für andere zu arbeiten. ([slang]: He was fed up with working for others all the time.)

    PAST TENSE


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Complete the sentence by typing in the verb in the correct form, observing both person and tense. Do not type out the whole sentence.

    Man [helfen] seinen Freunden gerne.

    PRESENT TENSE


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Complete the sentence by typing in the verb in the correct form, observing both person and tense. Do not type out the whole sentence.

    Ich [beißen] in den Apfel.

    PAST TENSE


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Complete the sentence by typing in the verb in the correct form, observing both person and tense. Do not type out the whole sentence.

    Nach zwei Stunden im strömenden Regen [triefen] er am ganzen Körper.

    PAST TENSE


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Complete the sentence by typing in the verb in the correct form, observing both person and tense. Do not type out the whole sentence.

    Wenn ich es nicht aufgehoben hätte, [liegen] das Buch immer noch auf dem Boden.

    KONJUNKTIV II ('past subjunctive').


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Complete the sentence by typing in the verb in the correct form, observing both person and tense. Do not type out the whole sentence.

    Wenn ich die Wäsche nicht von der Leine genommen hätte, [hängen] sie immer noch da.

    KONJUNKTIV II ('past subjunctive').


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Complete the sentence by typing in the verb in the correct form, observing both person and tense. Do not type out the whole sentence.

    Wenn ich dich nicht vor einer Stunde abgeholt hätte, [stehen] du noch immer vor dem Kino.

    KONJUNKTIV II ('past subjunctive').


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Complete the sentence by typing in the verb in the correct form, observing both person and tense. Do not type out the whole sentence.

    [Nehmen] doch noch von dem Kuchen!

    IMPERATIVE


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Complete the sentence by typing in the verb in the correct form, observing both person and tense. Do not type out the whole sentence.

    [Sehen] doch noch einmal genau hin, dann wirst du es schon finden.

    IMPERATIVE


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

  • 12

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    Complete the sentence by typing in the verb in the correct form, observing both person and tense. Do not type out the whole sentence.

    [Verzeihen] Sie mir, ich wollte Ihnen nicht gleich auf beide Füsse gleichzeitig treten.

    IMPERATIVE


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Complete the sentence by typing in the verb in the correct form, observing both person and tense. Do not type out the whole sentence.

    Sie [lügen]: es ist daran kein Wort wahr.

    PERFECT TENSE (with 'haben' or 'sein' as appropriate!)


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Complete the sentence by typing in the verb in the correct form, observing both person and tense. Do not type out the whole sentence.

    Sie [gewinnen]: hier ist der Preis.

    PERFECT TENSE (with 'haben' or 'sein' as appropriate!)


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Complete the sentence by typing in the verb in the correct form, observing both person and tense. Do not type out the whole sentence.

    Der Schnee [schmelzen]: jetzt ist es zu spät für einen Schneemann.

    PERFECT TENSE (with 'haben' or 'sein' as appropriate!)


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Construct sentences in the tense indicated from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!

    Auch im Winter / melken / die Kühe.

    PRESENT TENSE (PASSIVE)


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Construct sentences in the tense indicated from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!

    Ich / heranschleichen / von hinten an ihn.

    PERFECT TENSE


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Construct sentences in the tense indicated from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!

    Ich / fest / schlafen.

    PERFECT TENSE


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Construct sentences in the tense indicated from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!

    Ich / sein / ihm seit einiger Zeit / ausweichen.

    PERFECT TENSE


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Construct sentences in the tense indicated from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!

    Wir / schaffen / es / in ein paar Stunden.

    FUTURE PERFECT


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Construct sentences in the tense indicated from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!

    In drei Tagen / die Kurfürsten / den Kaiser / küren.

    FUTURE PERFECT


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Construct sentences in the tense indicated from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!

    Ich / sofort / feststellen /, daß die Lösung ganz einfach war.

    PAST TENSE


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Past and pluperfect: fill in the gaps, using the verbs given, together with the correct form of 'haben' or 'sein'. ('Haben' or 'sein' will always fill the SECOND gap.) Do not use any punctuation between the three words you type in.

    Nachdem er das Buch _______ _____, _____ er darüber einen Aufsatz schreiben.

    lesen

    müssen


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    Past and pluperfect: fill in the gaps, using the verbs given, together with the correct form of 'haben' or 'sein'. ('Haben' or 'sein' will always fill the SECOND gap.)

    Nachdem er das Essen ___________________ _______, ______ er Magenschmerzen.

    hinunterschlingen

    bekommen


    How to get German characters (if needed): 1. Check that ‘NumLock’ is on (see the indicator at the top right hand of the keyboard). If necessary, switch ‘NumLock’ on by pressing the relevant key on the number keypad at the right of the keyboard. 2. Hold down the Alt-key (to the left of the spacebar) and type the appropriate combinations on the number keypad (i.e. the numbers at the far right of the keyboard, not the numbers along the top row of the main keypad). ä = 132 ö = 148 ü = 129 ß = 225 Ä = 142 Ö = 153 Ü = 154

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    'Haben' or 'sein' in the perfect tense?

    fahren
    warten
    schmelzen (intransitive: as in 'das Eis schmilzt')
    klappen
    können
    regnen

  • 26

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    'Haben' or 'sein' in the perfect tense?

    wachsen
    gelingen
    zustoßen
    begegnen
    freuen
    erkennen

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    'Haben' or 'sein' in the perfect tense?

    singen
    reisen
    fallen
    preisen
    meiden
    bereisen

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    'Haben' or 'sein' in the perfect tense?

    schlagen
    putzen
    fehlschlagen
    erklingen
    austricksen
    schreiben

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    Which is the correct tense for the German version of the following sentence?

    For ten years I've been coming here for my summer holiday.

    Seit zehn Jahren ...

    komme ich im Sommerurlaub hierher.
    kam ich im Sommerurlaub hierher.
    bin ich im Sommerurlaub hierhergekommen.

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    Which is the correct tense for the German version of the following sentence?

    I was walking nearby when the accident happened.

    Als der Unfall passierte, . . .

    ging ich in der Nähe spazieren.
    bin ich in der Nähe spazierengegangen.
    war ich in der Nähe spazierengegangen.

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    Which is the correct tense for the German version of the following sentence?

    I'm doing my homework right now.

    Ich bin dabei, die Hausaufgaben zu machen.
    Ich habe die Hausaufgaben eben gerade gemacht.
    Ich mache gleich die Hausaufgaben.

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    Which is the correct tense for the German version of the following sentence?

    I fetched the book from the counter when the librarian wasn't looking. (Actually, I'd NEVER do that.)

    Ich nahm das Buch vom Tisch, . . .

    nachdem die Bibliothekarin gerade nicht hingeschaut hatte.
    als die Bibliothekarin gerade nicht hinschaut.
    als die Bibliothekarin gerade nicht hinschaute.

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    Complete the following sentence by putting the verb in the most commonly used tense for the context, ranking the choices offered from most to least appropriate (or incorrect).

    When will you be back?

    Wann ...

    wirst du wieder da sein?
    bist du wieder da?
    würdest du wieder da sein?

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    Complete the following sentence by putting the verb in the most commonly used tense for the context, ranking the choices offered from most to least appropriate (or incorrect).

    My friend arrived last night.

    Meine Freundin kam gestern Abend an.
    Meine Freundin war gestern abend angekommen.
    Meine Freundin ist gestern abend angekommen.

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    Complete the following sentence by putting the verb in the most commonly used tense for the context, ranking the choices offered from most to least appropriate (or incorrect).

    We'll never make it.

    Das würden wir nie schaffen.
    Das werden wir nie schaffen.
    Das schaffen wir nie.

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    Complete the following sentence by putting the verb in the most commonly used tense for the context, ranking the choices offered from most to least appropriate (or incorrect).

    I've come to fix your TV.

    Ich bin gerade gekommen, um den Fernseher zu reparieren.
    Ich komme, um den Fernseher zu reparieren.
    Ich bin gekommen, um den Fernseher zu reparieren.

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    Complete the following sentence by putting the verb in the most commonly used tense for the context, ranking the choices offered from most to least appropriate (or incorrect).

    It is going to snow again tomorrow.

    Es wird morgen wieder schneien.
    Morgen schneit es wieder.
    Morgen wird es wieder geschneit haben.

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