Synopses & Reviews
Sharpen your German grammar with skill-building exercises If you want to be proficient in German, you eventually have to clear the bothersome hurdle of grammar. The best way to conquer this obstacle is through hands-on experience. Covering all facets of German grammar--from prepositions and pronouns to verbal forms and tenses--German Grammar Drills helps you learn often-perplexing topics with fun and engaging exercises.
This comprehensive book features:
- More than 200 drills that demonstrate how the German grammar system works, including review exercises to reinforce your learning
- An answer key to give you immediate clarification on any concept
- Quick reviews bring you up to speed on grammar
Topics include:
Determining the genders of words * Accusative-dative prepositions * Der words and ein words * Relative pronouns * Infinitive clauses * Comparatives and superlatives * and more
Synopsis
When it comes to learning grammar,the best way is to JUST DO IT!For learning grammar, you'll find the most success in retainingyour skills through drills, drills, and more drills.Following the formula of the bestselling VerbDrills series, German Grammar Drills will reinforce yourknowledge and enhance your ability to read,write, and speak in German.
This book introduces essentialgrammar concepts, with practical examples todemonstrate their correct usage. You will flexyour grammar muscle with the exercisesincluded in each section.
About the Author
Ed Swick taught German for thirty years. He is the author of Essential German Verb Skills and Practice Makes Perfect: German Pronouns and Prepositions. .
Table of Contents
Determining Gender
Forming Plurals
Pronouns
Nominative Case
Accusative Case
Dative Case
Genitive Case
Dative-Accusative Prepositions
Der-words and Ein-words
Adjectives
Contractions
Questions and Interrogatives
Comparative and Superlative
Relative Pronouns
Present Tense
Past Tense
Present and Past Perfect Tenses
Future Tense
Imperative
Prefixes
Modal Auxiliaries and Double Infinitives
Conjunctions
Passive Voice
Subjunctive Mood
Answer Key
Appendices