A beginner-level quiz to help you recognize separable and inseparable verb prefixes in German.
Which of these verbs has a separable prefix?
Separable prefixes are often physical or directional, like 'an-', 'auf-', 'mit-', etc.
Select all verbs with inseparable prefixes.
Inseparable prefixes include: be-, ent-, er-, ver-, zer-, etc.
Where does the prefix go in the sentence: 'Ich ____ um 8 Uhr ___.' (aufstehen)
In present tense, separable prefixes are placed at the end of the clause.
What does the prefix ver- usually indicate?
Think of verbs like 'vergessen' (to forget) and 'verlieren' (to lose).
Which of these prefixes is always inseparable?
Separable prefixes often express motion or direction.
Which sentence uses a separable verb correctly?
Watch where the prefix ends up in the sentence.
Which verb means 'to go away' and has a separable prefix?
'weg-' usually shows movement away from something.
Select all verbs with separable prefixes.
Look for prefixes like an-, auf-, zurück-, mit-, etc.
What happens to inseparable prefixes in the present tense?
Compare 'aufstehen' vs 'verstehen'.
Which prefix means 'together' or 'with' and is separable?
'mitgehen', 'mitkommen' both use it.