Dutch Verb STEM Quiz

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

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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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Dutch Verb Stem Quiz - Quiz

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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Which of the following is the correct infinitive for the verb 'maken'...
What is the correct stem for the verb 'lopen' (to walk)?
A stem never ends in 'z' or 'v'. Which letters replace them when...
Which of the following is the correct stem for the verb 'leven' (to...
Which of the following is the correct infinitive for the verb 'to...
What is the correct stem for the verb 'missen' (to miss)?
Which of the following is the correct stem for the verb 'ruziën' (to...
Which of the following is the correct stem for the verb 'pakken' (to...
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