Simple Past (Preterite) w/ Regular Verbs - German 2 WS Explanation - Deutsch lernen

The video tutorial covers the imperfect tense in German, also known as the simple or narrative past. It explains the use of this tense in writing, particularly for storytelling. The tutorial provides detailed instructions on conjugating regular verbs in the imperfect tense, highlighting similarities with modal auxiliaries. It also includes exercises for transforming sentences from present, present perfect, and future tenses into the imperfect tense, offering practical examples and guidance.

What is another name for the imperfect tense in German?

• Present tense

• Future tense

• Simple past

• Conditional tense

What is the first step in conjugating regular verbs in the imperfect tense?

• Change the verb to its past participle

• Add 'en' to the stem

• Drop the 'en' from the infinitive

• Add 'ge' to the beginning

When conjugating verbs with stems ending in 'T' or 'D', what must be added?

• An 'R'

• An 'S'

• An 'E'

• An 'N'

Which of the following verbs is conjugated regularly in the imperfect tense?

• Sein

• Haben

• Zagen

• Werden

How do you change a sentence from the present perfect to the imperfect tense?

• Add 'ge' to the verb

• Remove the auxiliary verb and adjust the main verb

• Add 'en' to the end of the verb

• Change the verb to its infinitive form

What is the correct imperfect tense form of 'glauben' in the sentence 'Don't you believe me?'

• Glaubtet

• Glaubte

• Glaubten

• Glaubtest

In the sentence 'The children will collect coins', which word is changed to form the imperfect tense?

• Werden

• Münzen

• Kinder

• Sammeln