Discussing music (Part 1/3)

Discussing music (Part 1/3)

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will practise basic German word-order (rule 1) in the context of music and musical instruments.
  2. Purpose of language use: Discussing music
  3. Grammar: seit `present tense in and auf with dative

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13 Questions

Q1.
The order of words in a simple German sentence is:
subject, adverb, verb, object
Correct answer: subject, verb, adverb, object
subject, verb, object, adverb
Q2.
gern is an example of
a verb
Correct answer: an adverb
an object
Q3.
oft is an example of
a verb
Correct answer: an adverb
an object
Q4.
ich spiele ab und zu Schlagzeug means
I play the drums every day
Correct answer: I play the drums now and then
I play the piano now and then
Q5.
I like playing the guitar the most is
Correct answer: ich spiele am liebsten Gitarre
ich spiele Gitarre am liebsten
ich spiele lieber Gitarre
The next 7 questions cover some very common words you will need in German in KS4. These words are very important because they give away or subtly change the meaning of a sentence. Select the correct meaning for each word. When you get your score, check your answers and write down any of these words that you didn't know.
Q7.
an
and
Correct answer: at, on
because
Others
Q8.
lassen
Others
to last
Correct answer: to leave, let, allow
to listen
Q9.
schlimm
Correct answer: bad, serious
slim
slippery
Q10.
setzen
to seize
Correct answer: to set, place, put
to settle
Q11.
bereits
Correct answer: already
beret
simply
Q12.
bleiben
Others
to believe
to live
Correct answer: to stay, remain
Q13.
eigentlich
Correct answer: actual, real
only
own

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UnitGerman / Free Time and special occasions

German