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Infinitive with/without zu Exercises For German Grammar


Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb with “zu”.


In the German language, like in English, the infinitive form of a verb refers to the base form of the verb, essentially the dictionary form. However, an interesting facet of German grammar is the “Infinitive with/without zu”. This describes the concept of attaching the word “zu” (to) before the infinitive form of a verb in certain grammatical contexts, such as after certain verbs, adjectives or in particular clausal structures, thereby forming an infinitive clause. Understanding when to use and when to omit “zu” is vital, as misuse can lead to grammatical errors in sentence construction. These exercises are designed to reinforce your understanding and correct implementation of infinitives with and without “zu” in German grammar.

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Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb with “zu”.

1. Es ist schwer, *laut* (loud) zu sein.
2. Du versuchst, *laufen* (run) zu schnell.
3. Sie hat vergessen, *trinken* (drink) Wasser.
4. Ich brauche, *lernen* (learn) Deutsch.
5. Wir hoffen, *sehen* (see) dich bald.
6. Er scheint, *spielen* (play) guter Fußball.
7. Sie beginnen, *arbeiten* (work) heute.
8. Ich versuche, *kochen* (cook) das Abendessen.
9. Wir haben, *fahren* (drive) schnell.
10. Es scheint, *regnen* (rain) heute.
11. Sie braucht, *kaufen* (buy) ein neues Kleid.
12. Er hat, *esssen* (eat) etwas.
13. Ich habe vergessen, *schreiben* (write) die E-Mail.
14. Du hast, *lesen* (read) dieses Buch.
15. Wir müssen, *schlafen* (sleep) früh.

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb without “zu”.

1. Kannst du *kommen* (come) morgen?
2. Er will *essen* (eat) jetzt.
3. Ich muss *gehen* (go) zur Arbeit.
4. Sie kann *singen* (sing) sehr gut.
5. Du darfst nicht *rauchen* (smoke) hier.
6. Er muss *studieren* (study) für die Prüfung.
7. Ich will *schlafen* (sleep) jetzt.
8. Sie können *tanzen* (dance) sehr gut.
9. Du musst *treffen* (meet) ihn heute.
10. Sie kann *schreiben* (write) gut.
11. Muss ich *sprechen* (talk) mit ihm?
12. Er kann *fahren* (drive) das Auto.
13. Darf ich *rauchen* (smoke) hier?
14. Du kannst *sehen* (see) den Film.
15. Sie will *reisen* (travel) nach Deutschland.
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