a word that is used before a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun, connecting it to another word; also used after some verbs

usually used to indicate the direct object of a verb; also used after some prepositions

word for 'the' which may change according to gender, number and case

Vorbilder: accusative definite articles, verbs with accusative prepositions

German

This unit revisits verbs with prepositions, and adds to previous knowledge of da- and wo- compounds in the accusative and the dative. Reflexive verbs are revisited in the context of family relationships, together with word order and the use of wen, wem, with reflexive questions.

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Match the sentence starters to the correct endings. 

Which of these prepositions are always followed by the accusative case?

Match the verbs to the English translations. 

Fill in the missing definite article: 'Ich laufe durch __________ Wald.'

Translate the following sentence into English: 'Ich hoffe auf ein gutes Ergebnis.'

Translate the following sentence into German: 'I believe in the project.'

Match the simple past (imperfect) verbs to their infinitives. 

Which of the following are, or can be, feminine nouns?

Which definite article changes in the accusative form?

Match the prepositions to their English meanings. 

Match the verbs to their English meanings.

Starter Quiz