Understanding directions (Part 1/3)

Understanding directions (Part 1/3)

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will look at how to give and understand directions in German, using the imperative in the 'du' form.
  2. Purpose of language use: Asking for and understanding directions
  3. Grammar: zu + dative, imperative

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13 Questions

Q1.
Was ist richtig?
Geh geradaus!
Correct answer: Geh geradeaus!
Gehst geradeaus!
Q2.
Was ist richtig?
Nehm die erste Straβe links!
Nim die erste Straβe links!
Correct answer: Nimm die erste Straβe links!
Q3.
Was ist richtig?
An der Kreuzung beig rechts ab!
Correct answer: An der Kreuzung bieg rechts ab!
An der Kruezung bieg rechts ab!
Q4.
Was ist richtig?
An dem Ample geh rechts!
Correct answer: An der Ampel geh rechts!
An der Ample geh rechts!
Q5.
Was ist richtig?
Geh um der Ecke!
Correct answer: Geh um die Ecke!
Nimm um die Ecke!
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.
hier
Correct answer: here
near
there
Q8.
oft
always
Correct answer: often
usually
Q9.
warum
when
where
Correct answer: why
Q10.
wer
what
where
Correct answer: who, whoever
Q11.
wie
Correct answer: how
when
where
Q12.
wo
when
Correct answer: where
who
Q13.
zu Hause
(towards) home
Correct answer: at home
from home

Lesson appears in

UnitGerman / Home, town, neighbourhood and region

German