Dutch Past Participle Formation
Quiz covering the formation of the past participle of Dutch verbs.
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What is the past participle of 'maken' (to make)?
- A.
Gemaakt
- B.
Gemaakd
- C.
Maakt
Correct Answer
A. GemaaktExplanation
The past participle of 'maken' (to make) is 'gemaakt'. This is the correct answer because in Dutch, the past participle is formed by adding the prefix 'ge-' to the stem of the verb and then adding '-t' or '-d' depending on the verb. In the case of 'maken', the stem is 'maak' and the past participle is formed by adding 'ge-' and '-t', resulting in 'gemaakt'.Rate this question:
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- 2.
What is the past participle of 'luisteren' (to listen)?
- A.
Geluistert
- B.
Geluisterd
- C.
Geluisteerd
Correct Answer
B. GeluisterdExplanation
The correct past participle of the verb 'luisteren' (to listen) is 'geluisterd'. This is formed by adding the prefix 'ge-' to the verb stem 'luister' and adding the suffix '-d' to indicate the past participle form.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the past participle of 'rusten' (to rest)?
- A.
Gerustt
- B.
Gerustd
- C.
Gerust
Correct Answer
C. GerustExplanation
The past participle of 'rusten' (to rest) is 'gerust'.Rate this question:
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- 4.
What is the past participle of 'bloeden' (to bleed)?
- A.
Gebloed
- B.
Gebloedd
- C.
Bloed
Correct Answer
A. GebloedExplanation
The past participle of 'bloeden' (to bleed) is 'gebloed'. This is because in Dutch, the past participle is formed by adding the prefix 'ge-' to the verb stem, in this case, 'bloed'. The final 'd' is added to match the past participle verb agreement rules. Therefore, 'gebloed' is the correct past participle form of 'bloeden'.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What is the past participle of 'herkennen' (to recognise)?
- A.
Geherkennd
- B.
Herkend
- C.
Herkent
Correct Answer
B. HerkendExplanation
The past participle of 'herkennen' (to recognise) is 'herkend'. This is formed by adding the prefix 'ge-' and the suffix '-d' to the base form of the verb.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What is the past participle of 'willen' (to want)?
- A.
Gewild
- B.
Gewillt
- C.
Gewilld
Correct Answer
A. GewildExplanation
The past participle of 'willen' (to want) is 'gewild'.Rate this question:
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- 7.
What is the past participle of 'betalen' (to pay)?
- A.
Betaalt
- B.
Gebetaald
- C.
Betaald
Correct Answer
C. BetaaldExplanation
The past participle of 'betalen' (to pay) is 'betaald'. This is the correct answer because in Dutch, the past participle is formed by adding the prefix 'ge-' to the verb stem and adding the suffix '-d' or '-t' depending on the verb. In this case, the verb stem is 'betaal' and the suffix '-d' is added to form 'betaald'.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What is the past participle of 'herbergen' (to accomodate)?
- A.
Geherbergt
- B.
Herbergt
- C.
Herbergd
Correct Answer
A. GeherbergtExplanation
The past participle of 'herbergen' (to accommodate) is 'geherbergt'. This is the correct answer because in German, the past participle is formed by adding the prefix 'ge-' to the verb stem and adding the suffix '-t' or '-en' depending on the verb. In this case, the verb stem is 'herberg' and the suffix '-t' is added to form 'geherbergt'. The other options 'herbergt' and 'herbergd' do not follow the correct formation for the past participle of this verb.Rate this question:
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