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Definite Articles in Accusative Exercises in German language
Mastering the use of definite articles in the accusative case is an essential step in learning the German language. German, unlike English, changes the form of its definite articles (the equivalent of "the" in English) based on the grammatical case of the noun they accompany. The accusative case is used primarily to indicate the direct object of a sentence—the entity that is directly receiving the action of the verb. For example, in the sentence "Ich sehe den Hund" ("I see the dog"), "den" is the accusative form of "der," the definite article for masculine nouns. Understanding these changes is crucial for constructing grammatically correct sentences and conveying your intended meaning accurately.
In German, the definite articles "der," "die," and "das" change to "den," "die," and "das" respectively in the accusative case. While the articles for feminine and neuter nouns remain the same, the masculine article "der" changes to "den," which is a key distinction learners must grasp. Practicing the use of definite articles in various contexts will help solidify your understanding and make it easier to recognize and apply the correct forms. This page offers a range of grammar exercises specifically designed to reinforce your knowledge of definite articles in the accusative case, providing you with the practice needed to become more confident and proficient in German.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ich sehe *den* Hund (masculine, singular). </p>
<p>2. Er bringt *die* Blumen (feminine, plural). </p>
<p>3. Kannst du *das* Buch finden? (neuter, singular).</p>
<p>4. Wir besuchen *den* Park am Wochenende (masculine, singular). </p>
<p>5. Sie hat *die* Katze gefüttert (feminine, singular). </p>
<p>6. Er trägt *den* Mantel (masculine, singular). </p>
<p>7. Wir brauchen *die* Stühle für die Party (feminine, plural). </p>
<p>8. Sie liebt *das* Auto (neuter, singular). </p>
<p>9. Er kocht *den* Fisch (masculine, singular). </p>
<p>10. Sie sieht *die* Sterne am Himmel (feminine, plural). </p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ich sehe *den* Hund (definite article for masculine noun).</p>
<p>2. Wir besuchen *die* Stadt (definite article for feminine noun).</p>
<p>3. Er kauft *das* Buch (definite article for neuter noun).</p>
<p>4. Sie tragen *die* Blumen (definite article for plural noun).</p>
<p>5. Ich nehme *den* Apfel (definite article for masculine noun).</p>
<p>6. Sie öffnet *die* Tür (definite article for feminine noun).</p>
<p>7. Er isst *das* Brot (definite article for neuter noun).</p>
<p>8. Wir hören *die* Musik (definite article for feminine noun).</p>
<p>9. Ich finde *den* Schlüssel (definite article for masculine noun).</p>
<p>10. Sie lesen *die* Zeitung (definite article for feminine noun).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Er hat *den* Apfel gegessen (masculine noun, fruit).</p>
<p>2. Wir besuchen *die* Schule morgen (feminine noun, place where children learn).</p>
<p>3. Sie liest *das* Buch im Park (neuter noun, something you read).</p>
<p>4. Ich sehe *den* Hund im Garten (masculine noun, common pet).</p>
<p>5. Sie kauft *die* Blumen auf dem Markt (feminine noun, something that blooms).</p>
<p>6. Ihr hört *das* Lied im Radio (neuter noun, something you listen to).</p>
<p>7. Wir fahren *den* Wagen zur Arbeit (masculine noun, a vehicle).</p>
<p>8. Sie bringt *die* Zeitung jeden Morgen (feminine noun, something you read for news).</p>
<p>9. Ich finde *das* Geld auf der Straße (neuter noun, something you use to buy things).</p>
<p>10. Er malt *den* Baum im Garten (masculine noun, a plant with branches and leaves).</p>