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German Vocabulary Multiple Choice Quiz

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 50mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the English meaning of the German word "abfahren"?

a)

to depart

b)

to refuse

c)

to subscribe

d)

to copy, write off

2.

Which German word means "waste, rubbish, garbage"?

a)

der Absender

b)

der Abfall

c)

das Abgas

d)

die Abteilung

3.

If you want to say "to hand in" in German, which word would you use?

a)

abholen

b)

abgeben

c)

abheben

d)

abnehmen

4.

What is the German word for "school graduation exam"?

a)

das Abitur

b)

der Abschluss

c)

das Abonnement

d)

der Abschnitt

5.

Which of the following best describes the meaning of "abhängig"?

a)

to take down, uncouple, depend upon

b)

dependent on

c)

to refuse

d)

to cancel

6.

You are reading a German address on a letter. Which word would you look for?

a)

die Adresse

b)

die Ahnung

c)

der Absender

d)

abwesend

7.

A student needs to "pay attention" in class. Which German phrase should they use?

a)

abholen

b)

achten auf

c)

abwaschen

d)

abwärts

8.

Which German word would you use to describe something "similar"?

a)

ähnlich

b)

abwesend

c)

abwärts

d)

abholen

9.

If you want to say "to cancel" in German, which word would you use?

a)

abholen

b)

abgeben

c)

absagen

d)

abheben

10.

Which German word means "to vote"?

a)

abholen

b)

abgeben

c)

abstimmen

d)

abnehmen

11.

A company has several "departments." What is the German word for "department"?

a)

der Absender

b)

der Abfall

c)

der Abteilung

d)

der Abschnitt

12.

If someone is "absent, far away," which German word would you use?

a)

abwesend

b)

abholen

c)

abgeben

d)

abheben

13.

Which German word means "to refuse"?

a)

abholen

b)

abgeben

c)

ablehnen

d)

abnehmen

14.

What is the English meaning of "die Ahnung"?

a)

address

b)

idea, suspicion

c)

attention

d)

sender

15.

If you want to say "to pick up (from a place)" in German, which word would you use?

a)

abholen

b)

abgeben

c)

abheben

d)

abnehmen

16.

What is the English translation of the German word "die Aktion"?

a)

action

b)

activity

c)

alarm

d)

age

17.

Which German word means "to accept"?

a)

akzeptieren

b)

anbieten

c)

anfangen

d)

analysieren

18.

If you wanted to say "old people's home" in German, which term would you use?

a)

das Altenheim/ das Altersheim

b)

das Angebot

c)

die Alternative

d)

der Alltag

19.

Which of the following is the correct German word for "traffic light"?

a)

die Ampel

b)

die Aktion

c)

der Anbieter

d)

das Amt

20.

Match the German word "anbieten" to its English meaning.

a)

to offer

b)

to analyze

c)

to recognize

d)

to amuse oneself

21.

Which German word would you use to describe something as "pleasant"?

a)

angenehm

b)

anders

c)

alt

d)

anfangen

22.

If you are describing a "daily routine" in German, which word would you use?

a)

der Alltag

b)

das Alter

c)

die Änderung

d)

die Ampel

23.

Which German word means "to change"?

a)

ändern

b)

anbieten

c)

anfangen

d)

analysieren

24.

Which of the following best describes the difference between "die Alternative" and "alternativ" in German?

a)

"die Alternative" is a noun meaning "alternative," while "alternativ" is an adjective meaning "alternative."

b)

"die Alternative" is a verb, while "alternativ" is a noun.

c)

Both are verbs with the same meaning.

d)

Both are adjectives with different meanings.

25.

How would you express "on the other hand" in German?

a)

andererseits

b)

anbieten

c)

anfangen

d)

angenehm

26.

What is the English meaning of the German word "die Angst"?

a)

Fear

b)

Announcement

c)

Employee

d)

Application

27.

Which German word means "to have on"?

a)

anhaben

b)

anschaffen

c)

anwenden

d)

anzeigen

28.

If you wanted to make an appointment in German, which word would you use?

a)

die Anmeldung

b)

die Anleitung

c)

der Antrag

d)

die Antwort

29.

What is the German word for "answering machine"?

a)

der Anrufbeantworter

b)

der Anruf

c)

die Antwort

d)

der Anwalt

30.

Which of the following best describes the function of "anschließen"?

a)

To connect

b)

To announce

c)

To answer

d)

To purchase

31.

A person who works for a company is called what in German?

a)

der Angestellte

b)

der Anwalt

c)

der Antrag

d)

der Anruf

32.

Which German word would you use to refer to a "claim"?

a)

der Anspruch

b)

der Antrag

c)

die Anzeige

d)

die Anrede

33.

If you wanted to say "to tire oneself out" in German, which word would you use?

a)

sich anstrengen

b)

anstellen

c)

anwenden

d)

anschaffen

34.

What is the English translation of "der Apfel"?

a)

Apple

b)

Apartment

c)

Appetite

d)

Announcement

35.

Which German word means "to report (to police), show, announce"?

a)

anzeigen

b)

anstellen

c)

anwenden

d)

anschaffen

36.

If you are asked to "anschallen" in a car, what should you do?

a)

Fasten your seat belt

b)

Turn on the radio

c)

Call someone

d)

Purchase a ticket

37.

Which German word would you use for "lawyer"?

a)

der Anwalt

b)

der Angestellte

c)

der Anruf

d)

der Antrag

38.

What is the German word for "suit" (as in clothing)?

a)

der Anzug

b)

der Antrag

c)

der Apparat

d)

der Apfel

39.

If you wanted to "announce" something in German, which word would you use?

a)

ankündigen

b)

anschaffen

c)

anwenden

d)

anstellen

40.

Which German word means "chemist, pharmacy"?

a)

der Apotheke

b)

der Apparat

c)

der Anruf

d)

die Anleitung

41.

What is the English translation of the German word "die Aprikose"?

a)

apricot

b)

apple

c)

banana

d)

grape

42.

Which German word means "to work"?

a)

arbeiten

b)

aufhören

c)

aufnehmen

d)

aufpassen

43.

What does "der Abschied" mean in English?

a)

saying good bye

b)

work permit

c)

worker

d)

order

44.

If someone is "arbeitslos," what is their employment status?

a)

unemployed

b)

employed

c)

retired

d)

student

45.

Which German word refers to "work places, jobs"?

a)

der Arbeitsplatz/ die Arbeitsstelle

b)

die Aufgabe

c)

der Auftrag

d)

die Art

46.

What is the meaning of "der Ärger"?

a)

annoyance

b)

to annoy

c)

annoying

d)

to excite

47.

Which of the following best describes the word "aufhören"?

a)

to stop

b)

to load

c)

to dissolve

d)

to tidy up

48.

If you are asked to "aufpassen," what should you do?

a)

be careful

b)

get up

c)

give up

d)

breathe

49.

Which German word would you use to say "to tidy up"?

a)

aufräumen

b)

aufnehmen

c)

aufregen

d)

aufstehen

50.

A student is given a "die Aufgabe" in class. What have they received?

a)

task, exercise

b)

order, commission

c)

article

d)

asylum

51.

If someone is "aufmerksam" during a lecture, how are they behaving?

a)

attentive

b)

annoying

c)

unemployed

d)

poor

52.

Which German word means "to excite"?

a)

aufregen

b)

aufhören

c)

aufnehmen

d)

aufpassen

53.

What is the English meaning of "der Auftrag"?

a)

order, commission, mission

b)

architect

c)

arm

d)

article

54.

If you are told to "aufgeben," what are you being asked to do?

a)

to give in, give up

b)

to load

c)

to dissolve

d)

to perform

55.

Which German word would you use to describe someone who is "poor"?

a)

arm

b)

aufmerksam

c)

ärgerlich

d)

arbeitslos

56.

What is the English meaning of the German word "die Ausbildung"?

a)

education, training, instruction

b)

exception

c)

motorway

d)

to rest

57.

Which German word means "to wake up"?

a)

ausruhen

b)

aufwachen

c)

auswählen

d)

ausstellen

58.

If you wanted to say "exception" in German, which word would you use?

a)

die Aussicht

b)

die Ausnahme

c)

der Ausländer

d)

die Auswahl

59.

Which of the following is the correct translation for "car" in German?

a)

das Auto

b)

der Aufzug

c)

der Autor

d)

die Ausstellung

60.

What does "ausruhen" mean in English?

a)

to rest

b)

to undress

c)

to align, adjust, convey a message

d)

to turn off

61.

Which German word would you use to refer to a "foreigner"?

a)

der Ausländer

b)

der Ausweis

c)

die Ausstellung

d)

der Autor

62.

If you are at an "exhibition" in Germany, which word would you see on the sign?

a)

die Ausstellung

b)

die Auswahl

c)

die Autobahn

d)

die Aussicht

63.

Which German word means "to select, choose"?

a)

auswählen

b)

ausziehen

c)

ausstellen

d)

ausschließen

64.

What is the German word for "identification"?

a)

der Ausweis

b)

der Automat

c)

der Auftritt

d)

das Auftreten

65.

Which of the following best describes the difference between "außen" and "außerhalb"?

a)

"außen" means outside, outwards; "außerhalb" means outside, beyond

b)

"außen" means to rest; "außerhalb" means to undress

c)

"außen" means to select; "außerhalb" means to exclude

d)

"außen" means motorway; "außerhalb" means car

66.

A student is asked to pronounce a word in German class. Which word from the list best describes this action?

a)

aussprechen

b)

ausstellen

c)

auswählen

d)

ausschließen

67.

You are at a train station in Germany and see a machine that dispenses tickets. What is the German word for this machine?

a)

der Automat

b)

der Ausweis

c)

das Auto

d)

der Aufzug

68.

Which German word would you use to describe something that is "automatic"?

a)

automatisch

b)

ausruhen

c)

ausstellen

d)

auswählen

69.

If you want to say "author" in German, which word would you use?

a)

der Autor

b)

der Ausländer

c)

der Auftritt

d)

das Auftreten

70.

Which German word means "to turn off"?

a)

ausmachen

b)

ausruhen

c)

auswählen

d)

ausziehen

71.

What is the English meaning of the German word "Backen"?

a)

to bake

b)

to build

c)

to bathe

d)

to serve

72.

Which German word means "battery"?

a)

die Bank

b)

die Batterie

c)

der Bart

d)

der Bau

73.

If you are at the "der Hauptbahnhof" in Germany, where are you?

a)

At the main railway station

b)

At the bank

c)

At the bakery

d)

At the building site

74.

Which of the following is the correct translation for "to apply for, ask for"?

a)

beachten

b)

beantragen

c)

bedienen

d)

bedeuten

75.

What is the German word for "tree"?

a)

der Bart

b)

der Bau

c)

der Baum

d)

der Bauch

76.

Which German word would you use to refer to a "cash machine"?

a)

die Bank

b)

der Bankautomat

c)

die Baustelle

d)

der Bedarf

77.

If someone says "bedeuten" in German, what are they referring to?

a)

to mean

b)

to serve

c)

to build

d)

to thank

78.

You are asked to "beantworten" a question in class. What should you do?

a)

to answer (a thing)

b)

to observe

c)

to build

d)

to bake

79.

Which of the following best describes the function of "die Bedeutung"?

a)

meaning

b)

battery

c)

balcony

d)

banana

80.

A farmer in German is called:

a)

der Bauer

b)

der Bart

c)

der Bau

d)

der Ball

81.

Which German word would you use for "soon"?

a)

bald

b)

bar

c)

bauen

d)

beachten

82.

If you are traveling on a "die S-Bahn", what type of transport are you using?

a)

city (overground) train

b)

tram

c)

underground train

d)

bus

83.

What is the German word for "building site"?

a)

die Baustelle

b)

der Bau

c)

die Bank

d)

die Banane

84.

Which of the following German words means "to serve"?

a)

bedienen

b)

beachten

c)

bedeuten

d)

beantragen

85.

If you want to say "to thank" in German, which word would you use?

a)

sich bedanken

b)

beachten

c)

bauen

d)

basteln

86.

What is the English meaning of the German word "beenden"?

a)

to finish

b)

to begin

c)

to block

d)

to advise

87.

Which German word means "to accompany"?

a)

begleiten

b)

beenden

c)

beobachten

d)

bequem

88.

If you need to "calculate" something, which German verb would you use?

a)

berechnen

b)

beobachten

c)

behandeln

d)

begegnen

89.

What is the German word for "authorities"?

a)

die Behörde

b)

der Bereich

c)

die Bedingung

d)

das Bein

90.

Which of the following best describes the meaning of "bequem"?

a)

comfortable

b)

to block

c)

to insult

d)

to greet

91.

Match the German word "beobachten" with its English translation.

a)

to observe

b)

to insult

c)

to require

d)

to announce publicly

92.

Which German word would you use to refer to "petrol (UK), gas (US)"?

a)

das Benzin

b)

der Beitrag

c)

die Beratung

d)

beide

93.

If someone is "beliebt", how are they perceived?

a)

loved, liked a lot

b)

to block

c)

to insult

d)

to calculate

94.

Which German word means "to claim, assert, maintain"?

a)

behaupten

b)

beenden

c)

begegnen

d)

behandeln

95.

You are required to provide "documentary evidence" for a transaction. Which German word fits this context?

a)

der Beleg

b)

die Bedingung

c)

beide

d)

bequem

96.

(DoK Level 2) If you are writing a report and need to "justify" your statements, which German verb would you use?

a)

begründen

b)

beenden

c)

beobachten

d)

begegnen

97.

(DoK Level 2) In a conversation, you want to "greet" someone in German. Which verb should you use?

a)

begrüßen

b)

beenden

c)

beobachten

d)

behandeln

98.

(DoK Level 3) Imagine you are traveling in Germany and need to ask for "operating instructions" for a device. Which German term would you use?

a)

die Bedienungsanleitung

b)

die Bedingung

c)

die Beratung

d)

der Bereich

99.

(DoK Level 3) You are planning a project and need to "announce publicly" the start date. Which German phrase would you use?

a)

bekannt geben

b)

beenden

c)

beobachten

d)

bequem

100.

What is the English meaning of the German word "berichten"?

a)

to report

b)

to complain

c)

to decide on

d)

to punish