- A Java application
The computer sets tests on strong and mixed verbs.
NOTE:
For this test you need Internet Explorer 4.0 or Netscape 4.0.
Options must be set so that Java is enabled.
German Strong Verb Test
How to use the test. There is an
introduction further down this page.
When you are ready click this button ... when you have finished click Quit to come back here.
Your answers will be stored in the machine until you leave this page. If you want more, click the button again and select 'New Verbs' to download another test.
When you have finished click here to send an email and let your tutor know of your progress!
Designed by Mike Beilby and Bill Dodd
How To Work Through The Test
Select ONE of the following categories: together with ONE of the following: In every case, give the third person singular form. *Subjunctive here = ‘Subjunctive II’ (‘imperfect subjunctive’),
e.g. ‘wäre’. For example, to test the preterite (simple past) forms of very
common verbs select: You can get another random sample of the same set of verbs, or change the categories,
by clicking on ‘New verbs’. To write your answers, click on one of the blank boxes and type your answer in the grey
answer box at the bottom of the page. Enter special German characters by clicking on the character (next to the answer box).
You must click on the space in the answer box after the special character before you
continue typing. This is very important. Please note that the test accepts ‘ß’
and not ‘ss’ as per the pre-1998 spelling conventions. Click on ‘Help’ to see a list of verbs which follow a similar pattern. If you
enter a wrong form and click ‘Check answer’ you will also be offered a help list
of similar verbs. Work through the test and when you have finished click the ‘Mark test’ box.
The result will be mailed back to your tutor. You can check any individual answer by clicking on the ‘Check answer’ box. When you have finished the session click ‘Quit’.
‘Most
common verbs’ + ‘Preterite’
Good luck!