Pick a language and start learning!
Combining Pronouns and Prepositions Exercises in German language
Mastering the combination of pronouns and prepositions is essential for achieving fluency in the German language. This skill allows you to construct more precise and natural-sounding sentences, making your communication smoother and more effective. In German, prepositions often dictate the case of the pronoun, which can be a challenging aspect for learners. Whether you're dealing with accusative, dative, or genitive cases, understanding how to correctly combine these elements will significantly enhance your grammatical accuracy and confidence in speaking and writing.
Our exercises are designed to help you practice and internalize these crucial combinations. You'll encounter a variety of scenarios that require you to apply the correct pronoun-preposition pair, reinforcing your understanding through repetition and context. By engaging with these exercises, you'll develop a more intuitive grasp of German sentence structure, making it easier to navigate conversations and written texts. Dive in and start honing your skills to become more proficient in the intricacies of German grammar.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Sie wartet schon lange *auf ihn* (preposition for 'waiting for').</p>
<p>2. Wir sprechen oft *mit ihnen* (preposition for 'talking with').</p>
<p>3. Er denkt ständig *an sie* (preposition for 'thinking about').</p>
<p>4. Ich kümmere mich *um ihn* (preposition for 'taking care of').</p>
<p>5. Kannst du *mit mir* kommen? (preposition for 'coming with').</p>
<p>6. Sie träumt *von ihm* (preposition for 'dreaming of').</p>
<p>7. Wir müssen *auf sie* hören (preposition for 'listening to').</p>
<p>8. Er schreibt einen Brief *an sie* (preposition for 'writing to').</p>
<p>9. Ich habe Angst *vor ihm* (preposition for 'being afraid of').</p>
<p>10. Sie freut sich *auf uns* (preposition for 'looking forward to').</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ich warte *auf* den Bus (preposition indicating a wait for something).</p>
<p>2. Sie denkt oft *an* ihre Kindheit (preposition for thinking about something).</p>
<p>3. Er kümmert sich *um* die Pflanzen (preposition indicating care for something).</p>
<p>4. Wir haben uns *über* das Wetter unterhalten (preposition for talking about something).</p>
<p>5. Sie hat sich *für* den Kurs entschieden (preposition indicating a decision in favor of something).</p>
<p>6. Er interessiert sich *für* Geschichte (preposition indicating interest in something).</p>
<p>7. Ich freue mich *auf* den Urlaub (preposition for looking forward to something).</p>
<p>8. Sie hat Angst *vor* Spinnen (preposition indicating fear of something).</p>
<p>9. Er träumt *von* einem besseren Leben (preposition for dreaming about something).</p>
<p>10. Sie ist stolz *auf* ihre Leistung (preposition indicating pride in something).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Er wartet schon lange *auf dich* (waiting for someone).</p>
<p>2. Ich erinnere mich gut *an ihn* (thinking about someone from the past).</p>
<p>3. Wir freuen uns *auf das Wochenende* (looking forward to something).</p>
<p>4. Sie kümmert sich *um ihre Großmutter* (taking care of someone).</p>
<p>5. Hast du dich *bei ihr* entschuldigt? (apologizing to someone).</p>
<p>6. Er träumt oft *von seiner Kindheit* (dreaming about something from the past).</p>
<p>7. Sie interessiert sich sehr *für Kunst* (being interested in something).</p>
<p>8. Ich habe mich *an das kalte Wetter* gewöhnt (getting used to something).</p>
<p>9. Er spricht oft *über seine Reisen* (talking about something).</p>
<p>10. Wir haben lange *auf diesen Moment* gewartet (waiting for something specific).</p>