Test Your Knowledge – German Final Clauses: “um zu” or “damit”
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What Are Final Clauses in German?
Final clauses (also called purpose clauses) explain the intention or goal behind an action.
They are formed either with “um … zu + infinitive” or with “damit”.
You can read more about this topic and learn when to use each construction in this article:
German Final Clauses: um zu & damit.
When Do I Use “um zu” and When “damit”?
Use “um zu” if the subject in both clauses is the same.
If the subjects differ, “damit” must be used.
– Example with “um zu”:
Tina lernt jeden Abend, um die Prüfung zu bestehen.
– Example with “damit”:
Ich erkläre es dir, damit du es besser verstehst.
What Will I Do in This Quiz?
You’ll be shown German sentences and must choose whether the sentence should be completed with “um zu” or “damit”.
Is This Suitable for My Level?
This quiz is perfect for intermediate learners (B1–B2) who want to practice real-world German sentence structure and grammar rules.
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