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Interrogative Pronouns Exercises in German language

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Interrogative pronouns play a crucial role in forming questions in the German language. These pronouns, such as "wer" (who), "was" (what), "wo" (where), "wann" (when), and "warum" (why), are essential for gathering information and engaging in meaningful conversations. Understanding how to use these pronouns correctly can significantly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in German. By mastering interrogative pronouns, you will be able to ask clear and precise questions, whether you are seeking directions, inquiring about someone's preferences, or exploring deeper topics in a conversation. In German, interrogative pronouns must agree with the case and gender of the nouns they refer to, making them slightly more complex than their English counterparts. This page provides a variety of exercises designed to help you practice and perfect your use of these pronouns in different contexts. Through these exercises, you will not only reinforce your understanding of interrogative pronouns but also improve your overall grammatical accuracy. Dive into the exercises to start asking questions like a native German speaker and take your language skills to the next level.

Exercise 1

1. *Wer* hat das Buch gelesen? (Who read the book?) 2. *Was* möchtest du zum Abendessen? (What do you want for dinner?) 3. *Wen* rufst du an? (Whom are you calling?) 4. *Wem* hast du das Geschenk gegeben? (To whom did you give the gift?) 5. *Welches* Kleid gefällt dir besser? (Which dress do you like better?) 6. *Warum* bist du zu spät gekommen? (Why did you come late?) 7. *Wo* wohnst du? (Where do you live?) 8. *Wie* geht es dir? (How are you?) 9. *Wann* beginnt der Film? (When does the movie start?) 10. *Wessen* Auto ist das? (Whose car is that?)

Exercise 2

1. *Wer* hat das Buch gelesen? (interrogative pronoun for "who") 2. *Was* möchtest du essen? (interrogative pronoun for "what") 3. *Wem* hast du das Geschenk gegeben? (interrogative pronoun for "to whom") 4. *Welches* Kleid gefällt dir besser? (interrogative pronoun for "which" in singular neuter form) 5. *Wen* hast du im Park getroffen? (interrogative pronoun for "whom") 6. *Wessen* Auto ist das? (interrogative pronoun for "whose") 7. *Warum* bist du zu spät gekommen? (interrogative pronoun for "why") 8. *Wann* beginnt der Unterricht? (interrogative pronoun for "when") 9. *Wie* heißt du? (interrogative pronoun for "how") 10. *Wo* wohnst du? (interrogative pronoun for "where")

Exercise 3

1. *Wer* hat das Buch gelesen? (Person, subject) 2. *Was* möchtest du zum Frühstück? (Thing, object) 3. *Wessen* Auto ist das? (Possession, whose) 4. *Wem* hast du das Geschenk gegeben? (Person, indirect object) 5. *Wo* ist die nächste U-Bahn-Station? (Location) 6. *Wann* beginnt der Unterricht? (Time) 7. *Warum* bist du zu spät gekommen? (Reason) 8. *Welche* Farbe hat dein neues Auto? (Specific choice, color) 9. *Wie* alt bist du? (Manner, age) 10. *Wohin* fährst du im Urlaub? (Direction, destination)