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Prepositional Contractions Exercises in German language
Mastering prepositional contractions in German is a crucial step towards achieving fluency and sounding more natural in everyday conversation. In German, prepositions often combine with articles to form contractions, streamlining speech and writing. For example, "zu dem" becomes "zum" and "in das" becomes "ins." These contractions not only make sentences more fluid but also help in conveying meaning more precisely and efficiently. Understanding and practicing these contractions can significantly enhance your comprehension and communication skills in German.
Our grammar exercises are designed to help you grasp these prepositional contractions thoroughly. Through a variety of engaging activities, you will learn how to identify, form, and use these contractions correctly in different contexts. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your existing knowledge, these exercises will provide the practice you need to become more confident in your German language abilities. Dive in and start mastering the nuances of German prepositional contractions today!
Exercise 1
<p>1. Er geht *zum* Arzt (prepositional contraction for "zu dem").</p>
<p>2. Wir fahren *ins* Kino (prepositional contraction for "in das").</p>
<p>3. Die Katze läuft *übers* Feld (prepositional contraction for "über das").</p>
<p>4. Sie sitzt *am* Tisch (prepositional contraction for "an dem").</p>
<p>5. Wir treffen uns *beim* Bäcker (prepositional contraction for "bei dem").</p>
<p>6. Er wohnt *im* Haus (prepositional contraction for "in dem").</p>
<p>7. Sie gehen *vom* Bahnhof (prepositional contraction for "von dem").</p>
<p>8. Das Buch liegt *aufm* Sofa (prepositional contraction for "auf dem").</p>
<p>9. Der Hund schläft *unterm* Baum (prepositional contraction for "unter dem").</p>
<p>10. Sie spielen *hinterm* Haus (prepositional contraction for "hinter dem").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Wir fahren morgen *ans* Meer (to the beach).</p>
<p>2. Er geht jeden Tag *ins* Fitnessstudio (to the gym).</p>
<p>3. Sie wohnen *am* Stadtrand (at the edge of the city).</p>
<p>4. Der Schlüssel liegt *auf dem* Tisch (on the table).</p>
<p>5. Ich habe das Buch *vom* Lehrer bekommen (from the teacher).</p>
<p>6. Wir treffen uns *beim* Restaurant (at the restaurant).</p>
<p>7. Sie kommen gerade *aus dem* Kino (from the cinema).</p>
<p>8. Der Hund rennt *über die* Straße (across the street).</p>
<p>9. Wir fahren *zum* Supermarkt (to the supermarket).</p>
<p>10. Er kommt gerade *vom* Arzt (from the doctor).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ich gehe *zum* Arzt (to the doctor).</p>
<p>2. Das Geschenk ist *fürs* Kind (for the child).</p>
<p>3. Wir fahren *ins* Kino (to the cinema).</p>
<p>4. Sie gehen *zur* Schule (to the school).</p>
<p>5. Das Bild hängt *überm* Sofa (above the sofa).</p>
<p>6. Er wohnt *am* See (by the lake).</p>
<p>7. Das Buch liegt *aufm* Tisch (on the table).</p>
<p>8. Sie sitzen *im* Garten (in the garden).</p>
<p>9. Wir treffen uns *beim* Bäcker (at the baker).</p>
<p>10. Der Hund schläft *unterm* Bett (under the bed).</p>