Frequently Asked German Questions
Which word best fits the sentence to mean 'onto'?
For example, the sentence "Sie legen das Buch auf den Tisch."
In this context, 'auf' is a German preposition that translates to 'on' or 'onto' in English. It is used to describe the position of something in relation to a surface or a place. 'Auf' is the only option that fits the sentence's context and works grammatically. Other options ('an', 'aus', und 'ein') don't fit the context or are grammatically incorrect.
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Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "schreiben" to mean "to write to"?
Sie schreibt einen Brief ____ ihren Freund.
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "kämpfen" to mean "to fight for"?
Er kämpft ____ seine Rechte.
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "suchen" to mean "to search for"?
Ich suche ____ meinen Schlüsseln
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb 'sprechen' to mean 'to talk about'?
Sie spricht immer ____ ihrem Bruder
Which auxiliary verb correctly completes the sentence to fit the context given?
Ich ____ einen Kuchen gebacken.
Conjugate the modal verb "sollen" to fit the sentence below. Important to note that we are using the third person plural or formal address here.
Sie ____ das Buch lesen.
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb 'achten' to mean 'to pay attention to'?
Wir achten ____ die Details
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb "interessieren" to mean "to be interested in"?
Sie interessiert sich ____ Kunst.
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb 'laufen' to mean 'to run through'?
Er läuft ____ den Park
Which preposition correctly pairs with the verb 'arbeiten' to mean 'to work on'?
Er arbeitet ____ einem neuen Projekt