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False Friends: German-English
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We all know that 'aktuell' does not in fact mean 'actual' - or do we?. Here are some more false friends, some better known than others. Have fun!
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German
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Tough
10 Q
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bloomsby
Feb 12 12
393 plays
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German Modal Verbs
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This quiz on the German modal auxiliary verbs is, I suspect, not exactly elementary. Pick out the closest English translation - and have fun!
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German
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Average
10 Q
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bloomsby
Aug 23 02
3264 plays
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Apostrophes - Again
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Another quiz on apostrophes. I hope you'll find it of some use. :)
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Quizmaker Tune-Ups
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Average
10 Q
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bloomsby
Sep 20 03
3414 plays
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Unconventional Grammar
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Have you ever wondered what an essentially semantic grammar might look like? This quiz may shed light on this. Please note that in this kind of grammar the "Object" is inanimate, while the "Experiencer" is animate.
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Linguistics
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Average
10 Q
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bloomsby
Nov 14 04
2082 plays
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German Words in English
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English has borrowed very few words from modern German, but there are some. In each case, pick the English word or phrase that provides the *best* definition or explanation. Have fun!
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Borrowed Words and Phrases
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Average
10 Q
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bloomsby
May 01 01
5301 plays
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Prague
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Prague is an outstandingly beautiful Central European city that emerged from World War II with little damage. All the main Central European styles of architecture from Gothic to Early Modern are well represented there. It is very popular with tourists.
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Czech Republic
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Average
10 Q
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bloomsby
Apr 29 01
1320 plays
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Bulgaria
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This fomer Soviet bloc country in the Balkans is not well known in Western Europe and North America. Test your knowlege and have fun!
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Bulgaria
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Average
10 Q
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bloomsby
Apr 05 01
1758 plays
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British Appeasement of Germany
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The term "appeasement" is well known. This quiz is about the politics and the politicians - and the anti-appeasers. Test your knowledge.
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European
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Difficult
15 Q
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bloomsby
Feb 14 04
789 plays
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European Geography - Some Basics
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A few basic facts about Europe. Test your knowledge and have fun!
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Europe
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Tough
10 Q
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bloomsby
Jul 28 01
7461 plays
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German - Plurals of Some Common Nouns
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Those who want to communicate effectively in German need to learn the genders and plurals of the nouns. Test your knowledge and have fun.
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German
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Average
10 Q
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bloomsby
Jun 09 01
3375 plays
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Latin Mottos
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Latin mottos and maxims are often enigmatic and generally hard to translate. See what you make of this selection, and have fun!
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Latin
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Tough
10 Q
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bloomsby
May 30 10
417 plays
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Namibia: Some Basic Facts
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How much do you know about this African country? Test your knowledge. If you know very little about the country please do some research beforehand: otherwise, you may find this quiz boring!
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Namibia
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Average
10 Q
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bloomsby
Feb 22 02
774 plays
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Germany - Essentials II
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This is a follow-up to Germany - Essentials, but with some emphasis on rivers. Test your knowledge and enjoy yourself.
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Germany
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Tough
10 Q
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bloomsby
Apr 14 01
2010 plays
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History: Tackling Research Problems
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There's no simple recipe for tackling research problems. However, this quiz tries to give a few pointers.
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Specialized History
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Average
10 Q
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bloomsby
Dec 04 03
1212 plays
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German History - Highways and Byways
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A wide-ranging, short quiz with a slight bias towards misunderstood and neglected areas, but relax and have fun!
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German
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Tough
10 Q
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bloomsby
Feb 15 03
867 plays
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Idiomatic German
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Ten questions on idiomatic German. Some of the questions are basic, while others more advanced. In all cases, choose the most idiomatic option.
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German
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Average
10 Q
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bloomsby
Jul 27 03
2739 plays
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Some Features of Grammar
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Have you ever wondered how sound (or otherwise) conventional grammar is? This quiz may help to suggest some answers.
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Grammatical and Lexical Items
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Tough
10 Q
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bloomsby
Dec 06 05
1380 plays
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England in the 17th Century: A Miscellany
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Ten questions on England in this turbulent period in its history. Take the opportunity to check out your knowledge of "Barebones and all that"!
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UK History
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Difficult
10 Q
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bloomsby
Apr 28 05
1002 plays
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Translation: English into German
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In each case pick the best and most idiomatic of the German versions. Have fun!
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German
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Difficult
10 Q
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bloomsby
Oct 18 02
4470 plays
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The Baltic
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The Baltic is in effect a North European lake. Like the Mediterranean, it is a major highway for seaborne trade. Test your knowledge of this region. If your knowledge is hazy, it's well worth spending a minutes with an atlas first. Good luck!
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Europe - Regions
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Average
10 Q
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bloomsby
Nov 29 01
1476 plays
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Lithuania
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Test your knowledge of this Baltic republic. (If you know very little about the country, it's worth doing some research first). Good luck and have fun!
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Lithuania
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Average
10 Q
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bloomsby
Mar 17 02
1230 plays
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Sir Robert Peel (1788-1850)
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Sir Robert Peel, Prime Minister 1834-35 and 1841-46, is widely admired as a reformer and as one Britain's greatest peace time Prime Ministers. He had the ability to change his mind, say so and do what he thought necessary ...
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U.K. Government
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Tough
10 Q
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bloomsby
Aug 06 03
315 plays
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Istanbul
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Istanbul - with a brief break, an imperial capital from Roman times till 1918 - is one of the most fascinating cities in the world. Test your knowledge of the place, and have fun.
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Turkey
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Tough
10 Q
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bloomsby
Jan 27 03
921 plays
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The Rhine
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A short quiz on the Rhine - one of Europe's best known and busiest rivers. Enjoy!
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Europe - Rivers and Lakes
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Tough
10 Q
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bloomsby
Aug 28 02
1014 plays
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Some German Linguistic Oddities
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This is a miscellany of language questions - some quite demanding. In each case choose the most idomatic version. Have fun!
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German
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Tough
10 Q
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bloomsby
Aug 06 03
1416 plays
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