Construct sentences with infinitive clauses from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation! Use the present tense.

Example: Ich / mir einbilden / er / vor mir sehen.

Answer: Ich bilde mir ein, ihn vor mir zu sehen.

Sie / sich freuen / darauf / im Sommer / faulenzen / können.

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

Construct sentences with infinitive clauses from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation! Use the present tense.

Diese / Aufgabe/ sein / nicht / lösen.

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

Construct sentences with infinitive clauses from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation! Use the present tense.

Ich / das Gefühl haben / alles verkehrt machen.

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

Construct sentences with infinitive clauses from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation! Use the present tense.

Es / eine Überraschung sein / dich / hier finden.

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

Construct sentences with infinitive clauses from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation! Use the present tense.

Sein / Beruf / scheinen / nicht einfach / sein.

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

Construct sentences with infinitive clauses from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation! Use the present tense.

Man / sollen / nicht einfach / losreden / ohne / vorher / denken.

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

Construct sentences with infinitive clauses from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation! Use the present tense.

Sie / heißen / ihn / den Mund / halten.

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

Construct sentences with infinitive clauses from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation! Use the present tense.

Der Gestank / drohen / ihn / ersticken.

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

Construct sentences with infinitive clauses from the words given. Make sure to use the correct punctuation! NOTE: USE PAST TENSE IN THIS CASE!

Er / finden / das Opfer / auf dem Gehsteig / liegen.

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

Form sentences with infinitive clauses from the following elements, adding as appropriate either "es" or a prepositional adverb (i.e. "da(r)" + preposition) to anticipate the clause.

Use the present tense. Make sure you use the correct punctuation, including the full stop.

Example: er / sich bemühen / er erreicht sie telefonisch Er bemüht sich darum, sie telefonisch zu erreichen.

er / ablehnen / er nimmt an der Party teil

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

Form sentences with infinitive clauses from the following elements, adding as appropriate either "es" or a prepositional adverb (i.e. "da(r)" + preposition) to anticipate the clause.

Use the present tense. Make sure you use the correct punctuation, including the full stop.

Example: er / sich bemühen / er erreicht sie telefonisch Er bemüht sich darum, sie telefonisch zu erreichen.

das / erst ermöglichen / ich fahre in Urlaub

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

Form sentences with infinitive clauses from the following elements, adding as appropriate either "es" or a prepositional adverb (i.e. "da(r)" + preposition) to anticipate the clause.

Use the present tense. Make sure you use the correct punctuation, including the full stop.

Example: er / sich bemühen / er erreicht sie telefonisch Er bemüht sich darum, sie telefonisch zu erreichen.

sie / verzichten / sie muss sich seine Frechheiten noch länger anhören

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

Form sentences with infinitive clauses from the following elements, adding as appropriate either "es" or a prepositional adverb (i.e. "da(r)" + preposition) to anticipate the clause.

Example: er / sich bemühen / er erreicht sie telefonisch Er bemüht sich darum, sie telefonisch zu erreichen.

Use the present tense. Make sure you use the correct punctuation, including the full stop.

ich / nicht ertragen / lange allein sein

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

Form sentences with infinitive clauses from the following elements, adding as appropriate either "es" or a prepositional adverb (i.e. "da(r)" + preposition) to anticipate the clause.

Example: er / sich bemühen / er erreicht sie telefonisch Er bemüht sich darum, sie telefonisch zu erreichen.

ich / aufs Äußerste bedauern / ich bin unpässlich

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

Form sentences with infinitive clauses from the following elements, adding as appropriate either "es" or a prepositional adverb (i.e. "da(r)" + preposition) to anticipate the clause.

Use the present tense. Make sure you use the correct punctuation, including the full stop.

Example: er / sich bemühen / er erreicht sie telefonisch Er bemüht sich darum, sie telefonisch zu erreichen.

ich / ihn zwingen / er verkauft den Wagen

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

Form sentences with infinitive clauses from the following elements, adding as appropriate either "es" or a prepositional adverb (i.e. "da(r)" + preposition) to anticipate the clause.

Use the present tense. Make sure you use the correct punctuation, including the full stop.

Example: er / sich bemühen / er erreicht sie telefonisch Er bemüht sich darum, sie telefonisch zu erreichen.

sie / nicht leiden können / sie wird beim Zeitungslesen beobachtet

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

Form sentences with infinitive clauses from the following elements, adding as appropriate either "es" or a prepositional adverb (i.e. "da(r)" + preposition) to anticipate the clause.

Use the present tense. Make sure you use the correct punctuation, including the full stop.

Example: er / sich bemühen / er erreicht sie telefonisch Er bemüht sich darum, sie telefonisch zu erreichen.

jeder / warnen / ich reise in das Krisengebiet

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

Form sentences with infinitive clauses from the following elements, adding as appropriate either "es" or a prepositional adverb (i.e. "da(r)" + preposition) to anticipate the clause.

Use the present tense. Make sure you use the correct punctuation, including the full stop.

Example: er / sich bemühen / er erreicht sie telefonisch Er bemüht sich darum, sie telefonisch zu erreichen.

ich / mich nicht scheuen / ich sage euch die Wahrheit

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

Form sentences with infinitive clauses from the following elements, adding as appropriate either "es" or a prepositional adverb (i.e. "da(r)" + preposition) to anticipate the clause.

Use the PERFECT tense in this case. Make sure you use the correct punctuation, including the full stop.

Example: er / sich bemühen / er erreicht sie telefonisch Er hat sich darum bemüht, sie telefonisch zu erreichen.

er / vermeiden / er hat uns sofort davon berichtet

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

Rewrite the following sentences using the prepositions "bei" or "zu" and an infinitival noun instead of the subordinate clause. Make sure you use the correct punctuation. Do not use quotation marks.

Example: Der Appetit kommt, wenn man isst. Der Appetit kommt beim Essen.

Jetzt ist es allerdings zu spät, um zu wechseln.

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

Rewrite the following sentences using the prepositions "bei" or "zu" and an infinitival noun instead of the subordinate clause. Make sure you use the correct punctuation. Do not use quotation marks.

Example: Der Appetit kommt, wenn man isst. Der Appetit kommt beim Essen.

Es war leider schon zu spät, um noch zu schwimmen.

Start: Es war leider schon ...

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

Rewrite the following sentences using the prepositions "bei" or "zu" and an infinitival noun instead of the subordinate clause. Make sure you use the correct punctuation. Do not use quotation marks.

Example: Der Appetit kommt, wenn man isst. Der Appetit kommt beim Essen.

Matrosen sind da, um Kartoffeln zu schälen.

Start: Matrosen sind ...

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

Rewrite the following sentences using the prepositions "bei" or "zu" and an infinitival noun instead of the subordinate clause. Make sure you use the correct punctuation. Do not use quotation marks.

Example: Der Appetit kommt, wenn man isst. Der Appetit kommt beim Essen.

Der Platz ist nicht groß genug, um dort ein Hochhaus bauen zu können.

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

Rewrite the following sentences using the prepositions "bei" or "zu" and an infinitival noun instead of the subordinate clause. Make sure you use the correct punctuation. Do not use quotation marks.

Example: Der Appetit kommt, wenn man isst. Der Appetit kommt beim Essen.

Ihr fiel sofort ein schwarzer Fleck auf, als sie die Wohnung besichtigte.

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

Rewrite the following sentences using the prepositions "bei" or "zu" and an infinitival noun instead of the subordinate clause. Make sure you use the correct punctuation. Do not use quotation marks.

Example: Der Appetit kommt, wenn man isst. Der Appetit kommt beim Essen.

Achten Sie auf den Verkehr, wenn Sie die Straße überqueren.

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

Rewrite the following sentences using the prepositions "bei" or "zu" and an infinitival noun instead of the subordinate clause. Make sure you use the correct punctuation. Do not use quotation marks.

Example: Der Appetit kommt, wenn man isst. Der Appetit kommt beim Essen.

Der Tee ist zu heiß, um ihn sofort trinken zu können.

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

Rewrite the following sentences using an infinitival noun instead of the subordinate clause. Make sure you use the correct punctuation. Do not use quotation marks.

Example: Der Appetit kommt, wenn man isst. Der Appetit kommt beim Essen.

Es ist streng verboten, die Baustelle zu betreten.

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

Rewrite the following sentences using the prepositions "bei" or "zu" and an infinitival noun instead of the subordinate clause. Make sure you use the correct punctuation. Do not use quotation marks.

Example: Der Appetit kommt, wenn man isst. Der Appetit kommt beim Essen.

Ich traf vorgestern einen Freund, als ich einkaufen war.

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

Rewrite the following sentences using the prepositions "bei" or "zu" and an infinitival noun instead of the subordinate clause. Make sure you use the correct punctuation. Do not use quotation marks.

Example: Der Appetit kommt, wenn man isst. Der Appetit kommt beim Essen.

Ich musste an sie denken, als ich deinen Brief las.

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

If there were any bugs in the program, or any errors in the exercises, or if you have any other comment, you should inform the course co-ordinator:

Dr K.F. Hilliard
St. Peter's College

The easiest way to communicate with him is by e-mail:

kevin.hilliard@spc.ox.ac.uk

Put in your last name and password to see how you have done.