Past - Preterite (Leaving Cert German): Quizzes
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In which context is the Preterite primarily used?
In which context is the Preterite primarily used?
Written German (stories, reports)
What is the Preterite 'ich' form of the weak verb 'lernen' (to learn)?
What is the Preterite 'ich' form of the weak verb 'lernen' (to learn)?
lernte
What is the Preterite form of 'sein' (to be)?
What is the Preterite form of 'sein' (to be)?
war
Which verb stems require an extra 'e' before Preterite endings?
Which verb stems require an extra 'e' before Preterite endings?
Stems ending in t, d, or clusters
What ending do 'ich' and 'er/sie/es' forms take with strong verbs?
What ending do 'ich' and 'er/sie/es' forms take with strong verbs?
No ending
What is the Preterite form of 'gehen' (to go)?
What is the Preterite form of 'gehen' (to go)?
ging
What ending does the 'du' form of weak verbs take in Preterite?
What ending does the 'du' form of weak verbs take in Preterite?
-test
Where is the prefix placed in separable verbs in Preterite?
Where is the prefix placed in separable verbs in Preterite?
At the end of the sentence
What is the Preterite form of 'haben' (to have)?
What is the Preterite form of 'haben' (to have)?
hatte
Why should you avoid using Preterite in spoken conversation?
Why should you avoid using Preterite in spoken conversation?
Sounds formal & old-fashioned
What is the Preterite form of 'kommen' (to come)?
What is the Preterite form of 'kommen' (to come)?
kam
What function does the Preterite serve?
What function does the Preterite serve?
Describes completed past actions