Grammar12
1
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping strictly to the tense. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Die Regierung hat die Zahlungen eingestellt.
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
2
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping strictly to the tense. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Er fuhr den Wagen in die Garage.
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
3
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping strictly to the tense. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Die Lehrerin schickte die Schüler nach Hause.
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
4
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping strictly to the tense. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Der Gärtner hat den Millionär umgebracht.
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
5
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping strictly to the tense. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Der Tankwart hatte das Öl schon gewechselt.
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
6
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping strictly to the tense. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Die Polizei wird den Mörder bestimmt schnell fassen.
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
7
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping strictly to the tense. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Die Chefin hat dreißig Angestellte auf einmal entlassen.
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
8
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping strictly to the tense. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Zahlreiche Anhänger gratulierten ihm zu seinem Sieg.
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
9
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping strictly to the tense. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Du hast die letzte Frage nicht beantwortet.
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
10
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping strictly to the tense. Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Seine Nachbarn reden noch oft über die Affäre.
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
11
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping the tense, but omitting the element that is the subject in the active. (I.e. form 'subjectless passives': see Hammer, 15.1.3-4.) Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Example: Greta dankte ihm für seine Hilfe. Ihm wurde für seine Hilfe gedankt.
Meine Mutter riet uns davon ab.
von etwas abraten = to advise against something
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
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping the tense, but omitting the element that is the subject in the active. (I.e. form 'subjectless passives': see Hammer, 15.1.3-4.) Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Example: Greta dankte ihm für seine Hilfe. Ihm wurde für seine Hilfe gedankt.
Der Chef hat uns gekündigt.
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
13
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping the tense, but omitting the element that is the subject in the active. (I.e. form 'subjectless passives': see Hammer, 15.1.3-4.) Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Example: Greta dankte ihm für seine Hilfe. Ihm wurde für seine Hilfe gedankt.
Man hat mir mit dem Rauswurf gedroht.
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
14
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping the tense, but omitting the element that is the subject in the active. (I.e. form 'subjectless passives': see Hammer, 15.1.3-4.) Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Example: Greta dankte ihm für seine Hilfe. Ihm wurde für seine Hilfe gedankt.
Die Leute reden von nichts anderem!
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
15
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping the tense, but omitting the element that is the subject in the active. (I.e. form 'subjectless passives': see Hammer, 15.1.3-4.) Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Example: Greta dankte ihm für seine Hilfe. Ihm wurde für seine Hilfe gedankt.
Einem Polizisten vertraut man sofort.
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
16
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping the tense, but omitting the element that is the subject in the active. (I.e. form 'subjectless passives': see Hammer, 15.1.3-4.) Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Example: Greta dankte ihm für seine Hilfe. Ihm wurde für seine Hilfe gedankt.
Dem Professor widerspricht man nicht.
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
17
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping the tense, but omitting the element that is the subject in the active. (I.e. form 'subjectless passives': see Hammer, 15.1.3-4.) Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Example: Greta dankte ihm für seine Hilfe. Ihm wurde für seine Hilfe gedankt.
Wir stimmen dem Antrag nicht zu!
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
18
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping the tense, but omitting the element that is the subject in the active. (I.e. form 'subjectless passives': see Hammer, 15.1.3-4.) Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Example: Greta dankte ihm für seine Hilfe. Ihm wurde für seine Hilfe gedankt.
Sie suchen überall nach ihm.
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
19
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping the tense, but omitting the element that is the subject in the active. (I.e. form 'subjectless passives': see Hammer, 15.1.3-4.) Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Example: Greta dankte ihm für seine Hilfe. Ihm wurde für seine Hilfe gedankt.
Wir feiern jetzt!
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
20
Construct sentences in the passive, keeping the tense, but omitting the element that is the subject in the active. (I.e. form 'subjectless passives': see Hammer, 15.1.3-4.) Make sure to use the correct punctuation!
Example: Greta dankte ihm für seine Hilfe. Ihm wurde für seine Hilfe gedankt.
Die Fotografen stellten der Prinzessin nach.
jemandem nachstellen = to pursue someone, to stalk
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
21
The passive with 'werden' or 'sein' (see Hammer, 15.2). Choose 'wird' or 'ist' from the pull-down menu as required by the context.
Hier ... ein neues Hochhaus gebaut.
wird
ist
Der Rasen ... das ganze Jahr über intensiv gepflegt.
wird
ist
Bis zum Sommer ... das Hotel noch eingerichtet, aber dann wird es fertig sein.
wird
ist
Jetzt nach der Fertigstellung und Ausgestaltung der Zimmer ... das Hotel wirklich sehr schön eingerichtet.
wird
ist
Der Schalter ... gerade besetzt.
wird
ist
22
The passive with 'werden' or 'sein' (see Hammer, 15.2). Choose 'wurde' or 'war' from the pull-down menu as required by the context.
Im Zweiten Weltkrieg ... die Stadt vollkommen zerstört.
wurde
war
Durch den Krieg ... diese Gegend auf lange Zeit unbewohnbar gemacht.
wurde
war
Die Durchfahrt ... schon seit dem Vortag wieder gesperrt.
wurde
war
Nach dem Unfall ... der Wagen verschrottet.
wurde
war
Das Auto ... endlich repariert. Er hatte es kurz zuvor abgeholt.
wurde
war
23
The passive with 'werden' or 'sein' (see Hammer, 15.2). Choose 'wurde' or 'war' from the pull-down menu as required by the context.
Nach dem Essen ... der Tisch beiseite geschoben, damit mehr Platz war.
wurde
war
Mir ... ein großartiger Posten angeboten.
wurde
war
Endlich ... mir klargemacht, was er wollte.
wurde
war
Ich ... am 02. Oktober 1972 in Kassel geboren.
wurde
war
Leider ... der Fensterplatz schon besetzt.
wurde
war
24
The passive with 'werden' or 'sein' (see Hammer, 15.2). Choose 'wird' or 'ist' from the pull-down menu as required by the context; or where both would be possible (with different meanings), choose "'wird' or 'ist'".
Sie ... in in verliebt, weil er so schlau ist, oder?
wird
ist
'wird' or 'ist'
Auch in der Taylorian ... so manches Buch mit Staub bedeckt.
wird
ist
'wird' or 'ist'
London ... durch die Themse mit dem Meer verbunden.
wird
ist
'wird' or 'ist'
Das Theater ... häufig von Studenten besucht.
wird
ist
'wird' or 'ist'
Der Speisesaal ... von einem großen Kronleuchter beleuchtet.
wird
ist
'wird' or 'ist'
25
'Von' and 'durch' with the passive (Hammer 15.3). Choose 'von' or 'durch' from the pull-down menu; or where either would be possible (with different nuances of meaning), choose 'von' or 'durch'.
Der Brief wurde ... Mutter geöffnet.
'von der'
'durch die'
'von der' or 'durch die'
Ihm wurde ... Studienstiftung ein Stipendium verliehen.
'von der'
'durch die'
'von der' or 'durch die'
Das Material wurde ihnen ... Geheimpolizei zugespielt.
'von der'
'durch die'
'von der' or 'durch die'
Hiroshima wurde ... Atombombe dem Erdboden gleichgemacht.
'von der'
'durch die'
'von der' or 'durch die'
... Großzügigkeit der Studienstiftung wurde ihm die Fortsetzung seines Studiums ermöglicht.
'von der'
'durch die'
'von der' or 'durch die'
26
'Von' and 'durch' with the passive (Hammer 15.3). Choose 'von' or 'durch' from the pull-down menu; or where either would be possible (with different nuances of meaning), choose 'either'.
Daß Amerika ... Kolumbus entdeckt wurde, war ein Zufall.
'vom' / 'von dem/der'
'durch' / 'durch den/die'
either
Ich wurde ... [der Lärm] geweckt.
'vom' / 'von dem/der'
'durch' / 'durch den/die'
either
Sie werden natürlich ... [der Chefarzt] behandelt werden.
'vom' / 'von dem/der'
'durch' / 'durch den/die'
either
Europa wurde im Dreißigjährigen Krieg ... [die Pest] bedroht.
'vom' / 'von dem/der'
'durch' / 'durch den/die'
either
Der deutsche Wald wird nach und nach ... [saurer Regen] zerstört.
'vom' / 'von dem/der'
'durch' / 'durch den/die'
either
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
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