This B2 test covers genitive forms of articles, nouns and adjectives, and the genitive relative pronouns dessen and deren. It also tests the meaning and use of common genitive prepositions such as während, trotz, aufgrund and innerhalb. It suits upper-intermediate learners and teachers who want to check accuracy in formal and written German.
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About this test
This B2 test covers genitive forms of articles, nouns and adjectives, and the genitive relative pronouns dessen and deren. It also tests the meaning and use of common genitive prepositions such as während, trotz, aufgrund and innerhalb. It suits upper-intermediate learners and teachers who want to check accuracy in formal and written German.
Topics covered
Genitive articles and noun endingsWeak nouns in the genitiveAdjective endings in the genitiveGenitive prepositionsRelative pronouns dessen and derenQuestions with wessenTypical genitive errors
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Notes for teachers
The test moves from genitive forms to the meaning of genitive prepositions, then to mixed error spotting and relative pronouns. It targets common B2 mistakes: missing -s/-es endings, false -s on weak nouns (des Kollegens), wrong adjective endings without an article (wegen starken Regens), and confusion between dessen and deren. As a follow-up, ask students to rewrite informal sentences with 'wegen dem' or 'von + dative' in formal genitive style.
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