German Dative and Accusative Quiz with Articles
Choose the Correct Article in Each Sentence
You will see a sentence with one missing article.
Your job is to choose the right form based on dative or accusative.
If you want a simple overview, open this guide to German cases.
For clear examples, compare the dative case with the accusative case.
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FAQ about choosing dative and accusative
What should I look at first in a sentence?
Start with the verb and the preposition. Many sentence patterns become clear when you know which case the verb or preposition needs. If you want the big picture first, read the cases overview.
When is dative common in everyday German?
Dative often appears after common prepositions like mit, zu, and bei, and with verbs like helfen and danken. To refresh the forms quickly, check the dative case explanation.
When is accusative the usual choice?
Accusative is very common for direct objects and with prepositions like für and ohne. If you often mix up den and dem, revisit the accusative case page and compare it with your sentences.
Why can the same preposition lead to different cases?
Some prepositions depend on meaning. A location can lead to one case and a direction can lead to another case. That is why context matters more than isolated words.
How can I practice without getting stuck?
Focus on short sentences, repeat them, and say them out loud. Then change one detail, like the place or the person, and keep the case pattern. This kind of practice builds speed and confidence.
