About this Study Set
This study set covers German Language through
28 practice questions.
This quiz tests knowledge of common German verbs and their required prepositions, along with their English translations. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
Questions & Answers
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German Verb Prepositional Phrases study set below.
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1
What is the English translation of 'abhängen von (+D)'?
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A
to pay attention to
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B
to depend on
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C
to begin with
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D
to stop doing something
2
Which preposition is typically used with 'achten' when it means 'to pay attention to'?
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A
auf (+A)
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B
mit (+D)
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C
über (+A)
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D
von (+D)
3
The verb 'anfangen' meaning 'to begin' usually takes which preposition and case?
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A
auf (+A)
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B
mit (+D)
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C
zu (+D)
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D
bei (+D)
4
What does 'ankommen auf (+A)' mean in English?
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A
to be annoyed about
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B
to depend on
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C
to answer to
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D
to report on
5
To whom do you 'antworten'?
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A
auf (+A)
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B
mit (+D)
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C
bei (+D)
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D
um (+A)
6
What does it mean to 'sich ärgern über (+A)'?
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A
to get upset about
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B
to thank for
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C
to make an effort to get
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D
to be startled by
7
The verb 'aufhören' meaning 'to stop (doing something)' uses which preposition?
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A
von (+D)
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B
mit (+D)
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C
für (+A)
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D
zu (+D)
8
What is the meaning of 'aufpassen auf (+A)'?
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A
to consist of
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B
to insist on
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C
to watch/look after
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D
to participate in
9
To what does 'sich aufregen über (+A)' refer?
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A
to be annoyed about
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B
to get upset/worked up about
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C
to complain about
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D
to discuss
10
What does 'ausgeben für (+A)' mean?
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A
to spend (money) on
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B
to report on
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C
to talk about
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D
to think about
11
To whom do you 'sich bedanken bei'?
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A
for something
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B
a person
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C
a company
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D
a job
12
What is 'sich bedanken für (+A)' used for?
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A
to thank a person
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B
to thank for something
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C
to complain to someone
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D
to apologize for something
13
What is the English translation of 'beginnen mit (+D)'?
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A
to stop with
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B
to begin with
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C
to consist of
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D
to rely on
14
What does 'sich bemühen um (+A)' mean?
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A
to complain about
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B
to report on
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C
to make an effort to get
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D
to inquire about
15
The verb 'berichten' meaning 'to report on' takes which preposition?
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A
von (+D)
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B
über (+A)
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C
mit (+D)
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D
auf (+A)
16
What does 'sich beschäftigen mit (+D)' mean?
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A
to occupy/busy oneself with
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B
to be annoyed about
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C
to get upset about
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D
to talk about
17
To whom do you 'sich beschweren bei (+D)'?
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A
for something
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B
a person
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C
a company
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D
a job
18
What does 'bestehen aus (+D)' mean?
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A
to consist of
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B
to insist on
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C
to participate in
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D
to apply for
19
The phrase 'bestehen auf (+D)' means:
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A
to consist of
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B
to insist on
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C
to participate in
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D
to apply for
20
What does 'sich beteiligen an (+D)' mean?
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A
to participate/take part in
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B
to consist of
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C
to insist on
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D
to apply to
21
To where do you 'sich bewerben bei (+D)'?
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A
a job
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B
a person
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C
a company
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D
a topic
22
What does 'sich bewerben um (+A)' mean?
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A
to apply to a company
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B
to apply for a job
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C
to make an effort to get
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D
to inquire about
23
The verb 'sich beziehen auf (+A)' means:
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A
to refer to
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B
to discuss
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C
to talk about
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D
to think about
24
What does 'bitten um (+A)' mean?
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A
to ask for
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B
to thank for
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C
to pay attention to
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D
to hope for
25
The verb 'danken' meaning 'to thank for' uses which preposition?
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A
bei (+D)
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B
um (+A)
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C
für (+A)
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D
an (+A)
26
What does 'denken an (+A)' mean?
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A
to think of/about
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B
to believe in
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C
to consider to be
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D
to reflect on
27
What does 'diskutieren über (+A)' mean?
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A
to discuss
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B
to talk about
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C
to argue about
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D
to complain about
28
To what do you 'einladen zu (+D)'?
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A
a person
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B
an event
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C
something
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D
a topic
