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Prepositions with Accusative Exercises in German language
Learning the intricacies of prepositions in the German language can be quite a challenging yet rewarding endeavor. One critical aspect to master is the use of prepositions with the accusative case. Unlike English, where prepositions generally do not change, German prepositions can dictate the grammatical case of the nouns or pronouns that follow them. This means that certain prepositions will always require their objects to be in the accusative case, resulting in specific changes to the articles and adjectives that accompany those nouns. Grasping this concept is essential for constructing grammatically correct and meaningful sentences in German.
In these exercises, you will focus on prepositions that govern the accusative case, such as "durch" (through), "für" (for), "gegen" (against), "ohne" (without), and "um" (around). By practicing with various sentences and contexts, you'll not only become more comfortable with identifying and using these prepositions but also enhance your overall understanding of German sentence structure. This targeted practice will help solidify your grasp of when and how to apply the accusative case, paving the way for more fluent and accurate communication in German.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Er stellt das Buch *auf* den Tisch (preposition for "on" or "onto").</p>
<p>2. Sie geht *durch* den Park (preposition for "through").</p>
<p>3. Die Katze springt *über* den Zaun (preposition for "over").</p>
<p>4. Er läuft *um* das Haus (preposition for "around").</p>
<p>5. Sie fährt *gegen* die Wand (preposition for "against").</p>
<p>6. Das Kind rennt *entlang* die Straße (preposition for "along").</p>
<p>7. Wir müssen *bis* nächsten Montag warten (preposition for "until").</p>
<p>8. Der Hund läuft *durch* den Garten (preposition for "through").</p>
<p>9. Sie zieht den Stuhl *neben* den Tisch (preposition for "next to").</p>
<p>10. Wir gehen *um* den See spazieren (preposition for "around").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Sie legt das Buch *auf* den Tisch (preposition indicating placement on top of a surface).</p>
<p>2. Wir gehen *durch* den Park (preposition used for moving through a place).</p>
<p>3. Er fährt *gegen* die Wand (preposition used to indicate collision or opposition).</p>
<p>4. Ich laufe *um* das Haus (preposition indicating movement around something).</p>
<p>5. Sie setzt sich *an* den Tisch (preposition used for indicating a position next to or at something).</p>
<p>6. Das Auto fährt *über* die Brücke (preposition indicating movement over or across something).</p>
<p>7. Sie hängt das Bild *an* die Wand (preposition used for indicating where something is hung).</p>
<p>8. Wir laufen *durch* den Wald (preposition used for moving through a natural area).</p>
<p>9. Der Hund springt *auf* das Bett (preposition indicating movement onto a surface).</p>
<p>10. Er stellt den Stuhl *neben* den Tisch (preposition used to indicate placement next to something).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ich gehe *durch* den Park (preposition meaning "through").</p>
<p>2. Sie stellt das Buch *auf* den Tisch (preposition meaning "on" with contact).</p>
<p>3. Er läuft *um* den See (preposition meaning "around").</p>
<p>4. Wir fahren *gegen* die Wand (preposition meaning "against").</p>
<p>5. Der Hund springt *über* den Zaun (preposition meaning "over").</p>
<p>6. Sie legt den Stift *neben* das Heft (preposition meaning "next to").</p>
<p>7. Der Ball rollt *unter* den Stuhl (preposition meaning "under").</p>
<p>8. Das Auto fährt *durch* den Tunnel (preposition meaning "through").</p>
<p>9. Ich stelle den Koffer *hinter* die Tür (preposition meaning "behind").</p>
<p>10. Die Katze läuft *entlang* die Straße (preposition meaning "along").</p>
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