Genus 2

12 questions. After each question you see why the answer is right or wrong; at the end you see which topics to review. If your keyboard has no ä, ö, ü or ß, type ae, oe, ue or ss.

1. Question 1 · Fill in the gap

   Fill in the gap.

   Instrument (der/die/das)

   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: das Instrument (der/die/das)

   Most nouns in -ment are neuter.

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2. Question 2 · Fill in the gap

   Fill in the gap.

   Fräulein (der/die/das)

   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: das Fräulein (der/die/das)

   Nouns ending in -lein are neuter.

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3. Question 3 · Fill in the gap

   Fill in the gap.

   Winter (der/die/das)

   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: der Winter (der/die/das)

   Seasons are masculine.

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4. Question 4 · Fill in the gap

   Fill in the gap.

   Gold (der/die/das)

   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: das Gold (der/die/das)

   Most metals are neuter.

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5. Question 5 · Fill in the gap

   Fill in the gap.

   Haustür (der/die/das)

   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: die Haustür (der/die/das)

   In a compound, the last word decides the gender: die Tür → die Haustür.

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6. Question 6 · Fill in the gap

   Fill in the gap.

   Kinderzimmer (der/die/das)

   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: das Kinderzimmer (der/die/das)

   The last word is das Zimmer: das Kinderzimmer.

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7. Question 7 · Multiple choice

   Choose the correct option.

   ______ Fußballspieler

   Options

   dasdieder
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: der

   The last word is der Spieler: der Fußballspieler.

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8. Question 8 · Multiple choice

   Choose the correct option.

   ______ Handtuch

   Options

   dasdieder
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: das

   The last word is das Tuch: das Handtuch.

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9. Question 9 · Multiple choice

   Choose the correct option.

   ______ Name

   Options

   derdiedas
   Answer and explanation

   Correct answer: der

   der Name is a masculine exception ending in -e.

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10. Question 10 · Multiple choice

    Choose the correct option.

    ______ Auge

    Options

    diedasder
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: das

    das Auge is a neuter exception ending in -e.

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11. Question 11 · Multiple choice

    Choose the correct option.

    ______ Wohnung

    Options

    derdiedas
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: die

    -ung: feminine.

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12. Question 12 · Multiple choice

    Choose the correct option.

    ______ Mittwoch

    Options

    derdiedas
    Answer and explanation

    Correct answer: der

    Days are masculine: der Mittwoch (even though die Woche is feminine).

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