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German Simple Past (Präteritum) Quiz: Free Grammar Practice

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German Simple Past Quiz with Regular and Irregular verbs

Pick the Correct Simple Past Form

This quiz trains the German simple past tense with common daily sentences. Some verbs are regular and some are irregular, so watch the changes carefully. If you want a clear explanation first, read the simple past guide. If you want a full overview of all time forms, use the tenses overview.

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FAQ about the German simple past

What do I practice in this quiz?
You practice choosing the correct simple past form for a sentence. Each question gives you realistic context and a short set of options.
When is the simple past used in German?
The simple past is very common in written German and in storytelling. You can read a clear overview in the simple past guide.
How can I spot an irregular verb in the past?
Many irregular verbs change the vowel in the stem, such as gehen to ging or kommen to kam. In this quiz, wrong answers often look similar, so read the whole sentence before you decide.
Should I learn other past forms too?
Yes. The simple past is important, but the perfect tense is more common in speaking. If you want a full map of German time forms, use the tenses overview.
Does the order of questions stay the same?
No. The quiz shuffles the questions each time, so you can repeat it and still stay focused on the forms.
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Nikolai Beiers (Niko) is a native German teacher with 8 years of professional experience and the founder of HowToStudyGerman.com. He has published 69 grammar articles, 57 vocabulary guides, created 90 interactive quizzes, and written 26 short stories for learners from A1 to C1. He is also the creator of the Article Trainer and the Adjective Endings eBook. His work focuses on making German grammar and vocabulary easy to understand and practice through clear explanations and engaging learning materials.

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