Grammar quiz · 10 questions

Connectors (Konnektoren)

Practice German connectors: coordinating, subordinating, and two-part conjunctions.

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Konnektoren

Aufgaben 1–10

Choose the right answer for each question.

  1. Question 1: Choose the correct connector: Ich bleibe zu Hause, ___ ich bin krank.

    Why: 'Denn' is a coordinating conjunction — the word order stays the same (verb in position 2). 'Weil' would require verb-final order.

  2. Question 2: Fill in: ___ es regnet, gehen wir spazieren.

    Why: 'Obwohl' (although) introduces a subordinate clause with verb-final. The meaning is concessive: despite the rain, we go for a walk.

  3. Question 3: Choose: Er hat lange geübt, ___ hat er die Prüfung nicht bestanden.

    Why: 'Trotzdem' (nevertheless) is an adverb — the verb comes directly after it (position 2). It expresses contrast.

  4. Question 4: Complete: Ich lerne Deutsch, ___ ich in Deutschland arbeiten möchte.

    Why: 'Weil' (because) is a subordinating conjunction — the verb goes to the end of the clause.

  5. Question 5: Fill in: ___ ich ___ mein Bruder sprechen Französisch.

    Why: 'Sowohl ... als auch' (both ... and) connects two elements that are both true.

  6. Question 6: Choose: Du musst dich entscheiden: ___ du kommst mit, ___ du bleibst hier.

    Why: 'Entweder ... oder' (either ... or) presents two alternatives to choose from.

  7. Question 7: Complete: Ich habe den Bus verpasst, ___ bin ich zu spät gekommen.

    Why: 'Deshalb' (therefore) is a consequence adverb with verb in position 2 after it.

  8. Question 8: Fill in: ___ er müde war, arbeitete er weiter.

    Why: 'Obwohl' (although) starts a subordinate clause (verb at end). Despite being tired, he kept working.

  9. Question 9: Choose: Er spricht ___ Deutsch ___ Englisch. Er spricht nur Spanisch.

    Why: 'Weder ... noch' (neither ... nor) negates both options. He speaks neither German nor English.

  10. Question 10: Complete: ___ das Wetter schlecht ist, bleiben wir zu Hause.

    Why: 'Falls' (if/in case) is a subordinating conjunction introducing a condition, with verb at the end.

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