Grammar13


  • 1
  • Rewrite the following sentence using a more usual active construction with a reflexive verb. (See Hammer 15.4.3.) Keep the tense!

    Example: Das kann rasch gelernt werden. Das lernt sich rasch.

    Es wird empfohlen, Milch mit dem Tee zu nehmen.


    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
  • Rewrite the following sentence using a more usual active construction with a reflexive verb. (See Hammer 15.4.3.) Keep the tense!

    Example: Das kann rasch gelernt werden. Das lernt sich rasch.

    Eine Lösung wird sicher gefunden werden.


    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
  • Rewrite the following sentence using a more usual active construction with a reflexive verb. (See Hammer 15.4.3.) Keep the tense!

    Example: Das kann rasch gelernt werden. Das lernt sich rasch.

    Seine Abneigung kann leicht erklärt werden.


    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
  • Rewrite the following sentence using a more usual active construction with a reflexive verb. (See Hammer 15.4.3.) Keep the tense!

    Example: Das kann rasch gelernt werden. Das lernt sich rasch.

    Ihr Verdacht war schnell bestätigt worden.


    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
  • Rewrite the following sentence using a more usual active construction with a reflexive verb. (See Hammer 15.4.3.) Keep the tense!

    Example: Das kann rasch gelernt werden. Das lernt sich rasch.

    Manchmal werden Wünsche wie von selbst erfüllt.


    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
  • Rewrite the following sentence using a more usual active construction with 'gehen', 'sein', 'bleiben', 'sich lassen', 'gehören'. (See Hammer 15.4.5-7.) Keep the tense!

    Diese Aufgabe muss innerhalb von zwanzig Minuten erledigt werden.


    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
  • Rewrite the following sentence using a more usual active construction with 'gehen', 'sein', 'bleiben', 'sich lassen', 'gehören'. (See Hammer 15.4.5-7.) Keep the tense!

    Der Ausgang der Wahlen muss abgewartet werden.


    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
  • Rewrite the following sentence using a more usual active construction with 'gehen', 'sein', 'bleiben', 'sich lassen', 'gehören'. (See Hammer 15.4.5-7.) Keep the tense!

    So ein Benehmen muss verboten werden.


    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
  • Rewrite the following sentence using a more usual active construction with 'gehen', 'sein', 'bleiben', 'sich lassen', 'gehören'. (See Hammer 15.4.5-7.) Keep the tense!

    Die Tür kann nicht geschlossen werden.


    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
  • Rewrite the following sentence using a more usual active construction with 'gehen', 'sein', 'bleiben', 'sich lassen', 'gehören'. (See Hammer 15.4.5-7.) Keep the tense!

    Das kann leicht dargestellt werden.


    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
  • Combine the two sentences using an extended participial phrase.

    Example: Der Turm wurde durch ein Feuer zerstört. Er wurde 1484 vom Bürgermeister der Stadt erbaut. – Der 1484 vom Bürgermeister erbaute Turm wurde durch ein Feuer zerstört.

    Die Angeklagte wies den Vorwurf zurück. Er wurde vom Gerichtshof erhoben.


    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
  • Combine the two sentences using an extended participial phrase.

    Example: Der Turm wurde durch ein Feuer zerstört. Er wurde 1484 vom Bürgermeister der Stadt erbaut. – Der 1484 vom Bürgermeister erbaute Turm wurde durch ein Feuer zerstört.

    Ich konnte diese Frage sofort beantworten. Sie wurde von meiner Nachbarin gestellt.


    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
  • Combine the two sentences using an extended participial phrase.

    Example: Der Turm wurde durch ein Feuer zerstört. Er wurde 1484 vom Bürgermeister der Stadt erbaut. – Der 1484 vom Bürgermeister erbaute Turm wurde durch ein Feuer zerstört.

    Die Firma Rolls Royce gilt als das Juwel britischer Ingenieurkunst. Sie blickt auf eine lange Tradition im Fahrzeugbau zurück.


    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
  • Combine the two sentences using an extended participial phrase.

    Example: Der Turm wurde durch ein Feuer zerstört. Er wurde 1484 vom Bürgermeister der Stadt erbaut. – Der 1484 vom Bürgermeister erbaute Turm wurde durch ein Feuer zerstört.

    Die Tempelanlagen werden jetzt von Archäologen ausgegraben. Sie waren vor dreihundert Jahren durch Sandstürme verschüttet worden.


    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
  • Combine the two sentences using an extended participial phrase.

    Example: Der Turm wurde durch ein Feuer zerstört. Er wurde 1484 vom Bürgermeister der Stadt erbaut. – Der 1484 vom Bürgermeister erbaute Turm wurde durch ein Feuer zerstört.

    Das Vermittlungsangebot wurde von allen Seiten begrüßt. Es ging von der neuen Parlamentspräsidenten aus.


    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
  • Combine the two sentences using an extended participial phrase.

    Example: Der Turm wurde durch ein Feuer zerstört. Er wurde 1484 vom Bürgermeister der Stadt erbaut. – Der 1484 vom Bürgermeister erbaute Turm wurde durch ein Feuer zerstört.

    Dem Ausbrecher ist es schon wieder gelungen zu fliehen. Er wurde erst vor einem Monat von der Polizei verhaftet.


    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
  • Rewrite the following sentences using extended participial phrases in place of the relative clauses.

    Example: Gestern wurde eine Leiche gefunden, die noch nicht identifiziert ist. – Gestern wurde eine noch nicht identifizierte Leiche gefunden.

    Die deutschen Studenten, die an viel Sonnenschein gewöhnt sind, haben große Probleme mit dem englischen Regenwetter.


    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
  • Rewrite the following sentences using extended participial phrases in place of the relative clauses.

    Example: Gestern wurde eine Leiche gefunden, die noch nicht identifiziert ist. – Gestern wurde eine noch nicht identifizierte Leiche gefunden.

    Am besten du sprichst mit der Sachbearbeiterin, die für solche Fragen zuständig ist.


    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
  • Rewrite the following sentences using extended participial phrases in place of the relative clauses.

    Example: Gestern wurde eine Leiche gefunden, die noch nicht identifiziert ist. – Gestern wurde eine noch nicht identifizierte Leiche gefunden.

    Die weiten Schlaghosen, die noch immer von vielen Hippies getragen wurden, kamen im Laufe der achtziger Jahre zum Glück aus der Mode.


    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
  • Rewrite the following sentences using extended participial phrases in place of the relative clauses.

    Example: Gestern wurde eine Leiche gefunden, die noch nicht identifiziert ist. – Gestern wurde eine noch nicht identifizierte Leiche gefunden.

    Der Wahlsieger bedankte sich bei der Wählerschaft für das Vertrauen, das man ihm entgegengebracht hatte.


    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
  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: -ing form used as a noun (Hammer 13.7.1).

    Give a German equivalent for the following sentence: She remained standing by the door.

    Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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


  • 22
  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: -ing form used as a noun (Hammer 13.7.1).

    Give a German equivalent for the following sentence: Walking on the lawn is forbidden.

    Use "betreten", not "gehen". Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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


  • 23
  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: -ing form used as a noun (Hammer 13.7.1).

    Give a German equivalent for the following sentence: She kept me waiting for hours.

    Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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


  • 24
  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: -ing form used as a noun (Hammer 13.7.1).

    I opened the letter before leaving for work.

    Use 'zur Arbeit gehen'. Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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


  • 25
  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: -ing form used as a noun (Hammer 13.7.1).

    Give a German equivalent for the following sentence: He regretted my failing to persuade her.

    Use 'bedauern', 'nicht gelingen', and 'überreden'. Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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


  • 26
  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: -ing form used as a noun (Hammer 13.7.1).

    Give a German equivalent for the following sentence: I relied on him arranging the meeting.

    Use 'sich verlassen', 'arrangieren' and 'Treffen'. Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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


  • 27
  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: -ing form used as a noun (Hammer 13.7.1).

    Give a German equivalent for the following sentence: I can't imagine that happening.

    Use 'sich vorstellen' and 'passieren'. Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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


  • 28
  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: -ing form used as a noun (Hammer 13.7.1).

    Give a German equivalent for the following sentence: I had relied on meeting him here.

    Use 'sich verlassen auf'. Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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


  • 29
  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: -ing form after prepositions (Hammer 13.7.2).

    Give a German equivalent for the following sentence, keeping to the same order of clauses: By selling the picture, he made both of us happy.

    Use 'verkaufen', 'Bild', and 'glücklich machen'. Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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


  • 30
  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: -ing form after prepositions (Hammer 13.7.2).

    Give a German equivalent for the following sentence, keeping to the same order of clauses: She is watching TV instead of doing her homework.

    Use 'fernsehen'. Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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


  • 31
  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: -ing form after prepositions (Hammer 13.7.2).

    Give a German equivalent for the following sentence, keeping to the same order of clauses: On seeing me, he said hello.

    Use 'grüßen'. Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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


  • 32
  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: -ing form after prepositions (Hammer 13.7.2).

    Give a German equivalent for the following sentence, keeping to the same order of clauses: It's too hot for doing exercise.

    Use 'trainieren'. Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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


  • 33
  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: participial clauses (Hammer 13.7.3).

    Give a German equivalent for the following sentence, keeping to the same order of clauses: They sat in the boat, reading.

    Use 'sitzen', 'Boot', and 'lesen'. Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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


  • 34
  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: participial clauses (Hammer 13.7.3).

    Give a German equivalent for the following sentence, keeping to the same order of clauses: Leaving the house, I saw a car driving away.

    Use 'wegfahren'. Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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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  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: participial clauses (Hammer 13.7.3).

    Give a German equivalent for the following sentence, keeping to the same order of clauses: Standing on top of Carfax Tower, you have a marvellous view of Oxford.

    Use 'oben auf dem Carfax Tower stehen', and 'eine herrliche Sicht auf Oxford'. Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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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  • German equivalents of English constructions with the -ing form: participial clauses (Hammer 13.7.3).

    Give a German equivalent for the following sentence, keeping to the same order of clauses: I am sitting at this computer answering the final question.

    Make sure your German sentence has the right punctuation!


    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


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