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Verbs with Prepositions Quiz 1

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KEY: Verben mit Präpositionen - Quiz

This quiz tested your knowledge of German prepositions used with verbs. It is based on our guide to Verbs with Prepositions.

ANSWERS - Correct answers are shown in bold type.


1. Ich gewöhne mich nur langsam an dieses Klima. = I'm only slowly getting used to this climate.

  Choices: A. an B. zu C. auf

2. Glauben Sie an Gott? = Do you believe in God?

  Choices: A. in B. auf C. an

3. Es handelt sich um einen Mord. = It's a matter of/has to do with a murder.

  Choices: A. über B. um C. von

4. Ich ärgere mich über ihn. = He bugs me. / He makes me angry.

  Choices: A. auf B. an C. über

5. Es kommt darauf an. = It depends.

  Choices: A. darauf B. dazu C. damit

6. Ich denke immer an sie. = I always think of her. (or 'them')

  Choices: A. um B. an C. von

7. Er bewirbt sich um eine neue Stelle. = He's applying for a new position/job.

  Choices: A. über B. an C. um

8. Sie hat sich in ihn verliebt. = She fell in love with him.

  Choices: A. für B. in C. an

9. Es besteht nur aus Kunststoff. = It's only made out of plastic.

  Choices: A. auf B. unter C. aus

10. Es riecht hier nach Farbe. = It smells of/like paint here.

  Choices: A. von B. an C. nach

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