Dutch Verb Stem Quiz

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Questions about how to form a verb stem in Dutch and the rules regarding stems.

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1.

Which of the following is the correct infinitive for the verb 'to work'?
- A.
  
  Enwerk
- B.
  
  Werk
- C.
  
  Werken
Correct Answer
C. Werken

Explanation
The correct infinitive for the verb 'to work' is "werken". In Dutch, the infinitive form of a verb is formed by adding "-en" to the stem of the verb. In this case, the stem of the verb 'to work' is "werk", and when "-en" is added to it, it becomes "werken". Therefore, "werken" is the correct infinitive form for the verb 'to work' in Dutch.

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2.

A stem never ends in 'z' or 'v'. Which letters replace them when forming the stem of verb?
- A.
  
  'c' and 'b'
- B.
  
  's' and 'f'
- C.
  
  None of the above; stems can end in 'z' and 'v'
Correct Answer
B. 's' and 'f'

Explanation
When forming the stem of a verb, the letters 's' and 'f' replace 'z' and 'v'. This means that if a verb ends in 'z' or 'v', these letters are changed to 's' or 'f' respectively when forming the stem.

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3.

Which of the following is the correct infinitive for the verb 'maken' (to make)?
- A.
  
  Mak
- B.
  
  Maak
- C.
  
  Makk
Correct Answer
B. Maak

Explanation
The correct infinitive for the verb 'maken' (to make) is 'maak'. The other options, 'mak' and 'makk', are not correct infinitive forms of the verb.

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4.

Which of the following is the correct stem for the verb 'pakken' (to get)?
- A.
  
  Pak
- B.
  
  Pakk
- C.
  
  Paak
Correct Answer
A. Pak

Explanation
The correct stem for the verb 'pakken' (to get) is 'pak'. This is because the infinitive form of the verb is 'pakken', and when we remove the 'en' ending, we are left with 'pak'.

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5.

Which of the following is the correct stem for the verb 'ruziën' (to quarrel)?
- A.
  
  Ruuzi
- B.
  
  Ruzi
- C.
  
  Ruzie
Correct Answer
C. Ruzie

Explanation
The correct stem for the verb 'ruziën' (to quarrel) is 'ruzie'. This is the correct stem because it retains the root of the verb and follows the appropriate spelling rules for Dutch verbs.

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6.

What is the correct stem for the verb 'lopen' (to walk)?
- A.
  
  Loop
- B.
  
  Lop
- C.
  
  Lope
Correct Answer
A. Loop

Explanation
The correct stem for the verb 'lopen' (to walk) is "loop." This is the correct answer because it is the base form of the verb without any additional endings or modifications.

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7.

What is the correct stem for the verb 'missen' (to miss)?
- A.
  
  Miss
- B.
  
  Mis
- C.
  
  Miis
Correct Answer
B. Mis

Explanation
The correct stem for the verb 'missen' (to miss) is 'mis'.

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8.

Which of the following is the correct stem for the verb 'leven' (to live)?
- A.
  
  Lev
- B.
  
  Lef
- C.
  
  Leef
Correct Answer
C. Leef

Explanation
The correct stem for the verb 'leven' (to live) is 'leef'. This is because 'leef' is the correct stem form of the verb in the present tense. The other options, 'lev' and 'lef', do not accurately represent the stem form of the verb 'leven'.

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Dutch Verb Stem Quiz

Which of the following is the correct infinitive for the verb 'to work'?

A stem never ends in 'z' or 'v'. Which letters replace them when forming the stem of verb?

Which of the following is the correct infinitive for the verb 'maken' (to make)?

Which of the following is the correct stem for the verb 'pakken' (to get)?

Which of the following is the correct stem for the verb 'ruziën' (to quarrel)?

What is the correct stem for the verb 'lopen' (to walk)?

What is the correct stem for the verb 'missen' (to miss)?

Which of the following is the correct stem for the verb 'leven' (to live)?