German Quiz: Basic German Test

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1. How could you greet someone you see on the way to school in the morning?

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To greet someone you see on the way to school in the morning, you would say "Guten Morgen." This is a common German greeting that translates to "Good morning" in English. It is appropriate to use this greeting in the morning hours to wish someone a pleasant start to their day.

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2. What is the capital of Deutschland?

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Berlin is the correct answer because it is the capital of Germany, which is known as "Deutschland" in German. Berlin is a vibrant and culturally diverse city, home to many historical landmarks, museums, and government institutions. It has been the capital of Germany since the reunification of East and West Germany in 1990.

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3. How do you say "Please"?

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The correct answer is "Bitte" because it is the German word for "please".

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4. True or False"Tag" is the German for "day".

Explanation

In German, the word "Tag" translates to "day". Therefore, the statement "Tag is the German for day" is correct.

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5. What is "to write"?

Explanation

"Schreiben" is the German verb for "to write." It represents the action of putting thoughts or information onto paper or another surface. For example, if you say "Ich schreibe" in German, it means "I write" in English. The verb is crucial for expressing written communication and is a fundamental skill in language learning.

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6. Is "Auf Wiedersehen" German for "Goodbye (i.e. See you later) "

Explanation

"Auf Wiedersehen" is a common German phrase that is used to say "Goodbye" or "See you later" in English. Therefore, the statement that "Auf Wiedersehen" is German for "Goodbye (i.e. See you later)" is correct.

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7. How would you say this mobile phone number 0408 376 892?

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The correct answer is "null-vier-null-acht-drei-sieben-sechs-acht-neun-zwei" because it accurately represents the mobile phone number "0408 376 892" in a spoken format.

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8. The translation of "Rot" is "Red". State true or false?

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The translation of "Rot" is "Red". This is true because "Rot" is the German word for the color "Red".

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9. Select the missing word -Wir haben eine kleine Katze ...... ein klein Hund.

Explanation

The missing word in the sentence is "und". This is because the sentence is comparing two things, a small cat and a small dog, and the word "und" in German means "and". Therefore, the correct answer is "und".

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10. Which of the following is Deutsch for the word "with"?

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The correct answer is "Mit". In German, "mit" translates to "with".

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11. Wie alt bist du?

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12. Wie viel kostet das?

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The correct answer is "How much does this cost?" because the question "Wie viel kostet das?" translates directly to "How much does this cost?" in English. The other options do not accurately reflect the meaning of the original question. "How cold is it?" and "How far is that?" are unrelated to the topic of cost, making them incorrect choices.

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13. 'Tolle Idee"' is "Great idea" in English.

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The given statement is true. "Tolle Idee" is a German phrase that translates to "Great idea" in English.

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14. How do you say "It does me sorrow" (i.e."I'm sorry.")?

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The correct answer is "Es tut mir leid." This phrase translates to "I'm sorry" in English. It is a common expression used to apologize or express regret for something. In the given question, the phrase "It does me sorrow" is a literal translation of "Es tut mir leid" in English.

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15. What is "auch"?

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The word "auch" is used to mean "also" in German. It is used to add additional information or to indicate similarity between two things. For example, "Ich mag Kaffee, und ich mag auch Tee" means "I like coffee, and I also like tea."

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16. Is "Großvater" the German for Grandfather?

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In German, "grandfather" is translated as "Großvater" or informally as "Opa." These terms are used affectionately to refer to one's paternal or maternal grandfather respectively. "Großvater" is the formal term, while "Opa" is a familiar and commonly used term for grandfather.
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17. Which of these words means yesterday in German?

Explanation

The word "gestern" means yesterday in German.

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18. The words "welche" and "welcher" ask "Which?" .

Explanation

The words "welche" and "welcher" are interrogative pronouns in German that translate to "which" in English. They are used to ask questions about specific items or options in a group. Therefore, the statement "The words 'welche' and 'welcher' ask 'Which?'" is true.

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19. Translate -

Wo wohnst du?

Explanation

The given correct answer is "Where do you live?" This is because the question "Wo wohnst du?" directly translates to "Where do you live?" in English. It is asking for the location of someone's residence. The other options, "What's your name?" and "How are you going?" do not match the meaning of the original question.

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20. Which of these is in the correct order?A - siebte, neunte, zweiteB - zehnte,  dritte,  sechsteC - achte,  neunte,  zehnte

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The correct order is achte, neunte, zehnte. This is because the numbers are listed in ascending order, starting with achte (8th), followed by neunte (9th), and ending with zehnte (10th).

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21. Is "toll" the German for "great"?

Explanation

The correct answer is True because "toll" is indeed the German word for "great".

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22. What is "Wednesday"?

Explanation

"Mittwoch" is the correct answer because it is the German word for "Wednesday." The question is asking for the translation of the word "Wednesday" into German, and "Mittwoch" accurately represents that translation. "Donnerstag" means "Thursday" in German, and "Mittwock" is not a valid German word.

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23. The following sentence is logical -
"Ich komme aus Tennis".

Explanation

The sentence "Ich komme aus Tennis" is not logical because the preposition "aus" is used to indicate coming from a place, but "Tennis" is not a place. A correct sentence could be "Ich komme aus Deutschland" (I come from Germany).

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24. How do you say 'black' in German?

Explanation

The correct translation for the word 'black' in German is 'schwarz'.

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25. You could drink "ein Glas Wasser". True or false? 

Explanation

The statement "You could drink 'ein Glas Wasser'" is true. In German, "ein Glas Wasser" means "a glass of water." Therefore, the statement suggests that it is possible for someone to drink a glass of water.

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26. How do you say 6:45?

Explanation

The correct answer is "Viertel vor Sieben." In German, "Viertel vor" means "quarter to" or "quarter before," and "Sieben" means "seven." Therefore, "Viertel vor Sieben" translates to "quarter to seven," indicating that the time is 6:45.

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27. Wer is deine Lehrerin?

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The correct answer is Frau Bell because the question is asking for the name of the teacher, and Frau Bell is one of the options provided.

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28. Is Sunday the English for "Samstag"?

Explanation

Sunday is not the English translation for "Samstag." Sunday is the English translation for "Sonntag." Samstag is the German word for Saturday. Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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29. Complete -   Ich wohn.... in Rosewood.

Explanation

The correct answer is "e". The word "wohn" suggests that the sentence is about where the person lives. The word "in" indicates that the person lives in a specific place. The only option that completes the sentence correctly is "e", which is "e in". Therefore, the sentence translates to "I live in Rosewood."

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30. ''There'' in german is ''Dort".

Explanation

The statement is true because "There" in German is indeed "Dort".

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31. How do you say 6:30?

Explanation

To say 6:30 in German, you would say "Halb Sieben." This translates to "Half Six" in English, which means half-past six.

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32. Which sentence is correct way of asking, "Will you come with me?"A - Wollen Sie mir kommen mit?B - Wollen Sie kommen mit mir?C - Wollen Sie mit mir kommen?

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The correct sentence structure in German is to place the verb at the end of the sentence. Therefore, the correct way of asking "Will you come with me?" in German is "Wollen Sie mit mir kommen?" This sentence follows the correct word order and is grammatically accurate.

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33. Which of these are types of fruit? (das Obst)

Explanation

Ananas is a type of fruit. Ananas is the German word for pineapple, which is a tropical fruit.  

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34. How do you say "Vegetable" in German?

Explanation

In German, the word for "vegetable" is "das Gemüse". The article "das" is used with the noun "Gemüse" in German.

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35. Rain in German is regnet.

Explanation

The given statement is incorrect. The German word for rain is "Regen," not "regnet." "Regnet" is the third-person singular form of the verb "regnen," which means "to rain." Therefore, the correct answer is False.

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How could you greet someone you see on the way to school in the...
What is the capital of Deutschland?
How do you say "Please"?
True or False"Tag" is the German for "day".
What is "to write"?
Is "Auf Wiedersehen" German for "Goodbye (i.e. See you...
How would you say this mobile phone number 0408 376 892?
The translation of "Rot" is "Red". State true or false?
Select the missing word -Wir haben eine kleine Katze .........
Which of the following is Deutsch for the word "with"?
Wie alt bist du?
Wie viel kostet das?
'Tolle Idee"' is "Great idea" in English.
How do you say "It does me sorrow" (i.e."I'm...
What is "auch"?
Is "Großvater" the German for Grandfather?
Which of these words means yesterday in German?
The words "welche" and "welcher" ask...
Translate -Wo wohnst du?
Which of these is in the correct order?A - siebte, neunte, zweiteB -...
Is "toll" the German for "great"?
What is "Wednesday"?
The following sentence is logical -"Ich komme aus Tennis".
How do you say 'black' in German?
You could drink "ein Glas Wasser". True or false? 
How do you say 6:45?
Wer is deine Lehrerin?
Is Sunday the English for "Samstag"?
Complete -   Ich wohn.... in Rosewood.
''There'' in german is ''Dort".
How do you say 6:30?
Which sentence is correct way of asking, "Will you come with...
Which of these are types of fruit? (das Obst)
How do you say "Vegetable" in German?
Rain in German is regnet.
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