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Praxis German: World Language Practice Test

German-language practice for Praxis German: World Language (5183) samples grammar, vocabulary, reading comprehension, and communication in context. Questions in the available bank include choosing accurate verb forms, interpreting a sentence with a contrast clause, recognizing an adverb’s function, and selecting suitable language for everyday or formal exchanges.

Exam overview

Exam providerETS Praxis
Exam code5183
CategoryTeacher Certification

About the Praxis German: World Language Exam

Effective responses depend on recognizing how German forms convey meaning and how context shapes appropriate communication. Practice tasks include distinguishing the pronoun sie as “she” or “they,” choosing comparative forms and prepositions that fit a sentence, and interpreting statements about feelings or events. Cultural references, such as the Brothers Grimm and Kaffee und Kuchen, call for understanding their place in German-speaking cultural life. Formal email closings also test awareness of register and audience. For future language teachers, these skills support explaining grammar choices, interpreting written language, and modeling context-appropriate communication for learners.

Sample Practice Questions

Review a selection from this exam's published US Practice Tests practice bank.

Question 1

Which sentence correctly describes a past event using the simple past form of „sein“?

  1. ALetzten Sommer war ich in Österreich.
  2. BLetzten Sommer bin ich in Österreich sein.
  3. CLetzten Sommer wäre ich in Österreich.
  4. DLetzten Sommer werde ich in Österreich.
Show answerCorrect answer: A

„War“ is the simple past form of „sein“ for „ich.“ The sentence means “Last summer I was in Austria.”

Question 2

Read the sentence: „Obwohl es regnete, gingen die Kinder im Park spazieren.“ What does it say?

  1. AThe children went for a walk in the park because it was raining.
  2. BThe children went for a walk in the park although it was raining.
  3. CThe children stopped walking in the park when it began to rain.
  4. DThe children waited in the park until the rain stopped.
Show answerCorrect answer: B

Obwohl means “although.” The sentence says that the children went for a walk in the park despite the rain.

Question 3

Which description best characterizes the Brothers Grimm’s best-known contribution to German cultural history?

  1. AThey collected and published German folk and fairy tales.
  2. BThey founded the first German-language opera company.
  3. CThey led the German unification movement as elected officials.
  4. DThey developed the first modern German film studio.
Show answerCorrect answer: A

Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm are widely known for collecting and publishing folk and fairy tales, including stories that became familiar internationally.

Question 4

Im Satz „Mara stellte die Vase vorsichtig auf den Tisch“: Welche Funktion hat „vorsichtig“?

  1. AEs beschreibt, wie Mara die Vase stellte.
  2. BEs benennt den Gegenstand, den Mara stellte.
  3. CEs beschreibt den Tisch näher.
  4. DEs gibt den Zeitpunkt des Stellens an.
Show answerCorrect answer: A

„Vorsichtig“ ist ein Adverb und beschreibt die Art und Weise, in der Mara die Vase auf den Tisch stellte.

Question 5

Which description best fits the German cultural tradition of „Kaffee und Kuchen“?

  1. AA customary occasion to enjoy coffee and cake, often in the afternoon
  2. BA required meal eaten before sunrise on workdays
  3. CA formal ceremony held only at university graduations
  4. DA regional name for a late-night train service
Show answerCorrect answer: A

„Kaffee und Kuchen“ refers to the familiar custom of having coffee and cake, often as an afternoon social occasion. It is a cultural practice rather than a formal requirement.

Question 6

A colleague says, „Ich bin heute völlig erschöpft.“ Which reply shows understanding and offers a reasonable suggestion?

  1. ADann solltest du dich vielleicht etwas ausruhen.
  2. BDann hast du gestern einen Brief geschrieben.
  3. CWie viele Geschwister hast du?
  4. DDer Bahnhof liegt gegenüber der Post.
Show answerCorrect answer: A

The colleague says they are completely exhausted today. Suggesting that they rest responds appropriately to the meaning of the statement.

Question 7

Which sentence correctly uses the comparative form of „gut“?

  1. ADieses Café ist guter als das andere.
  2. BDieses Café ist besser als das andere.
  3. CDieses Café ist mehr gut als das andere.
  4. DDieses Café ist am besser als das andere.
Show answerCorrect answer: B

The irregular comparative of „gut“ is „besser.“ The construction „besser als“ means “better than.”

How to use this practice test

The free US Practice Tests practice bank contains 50 published questions for this exam. Each session presents up to 20 randomly selected questions, and results appear after the session. Use missed or uncertain items to identify whether you need to revisit a grammar pattern, vocabulary meaning, reading interpretation, cultural reference, or register choice.

Preparation tips

  • Contrast the forms and meanings of sein in past-tense sentences, and write a short example for each form you encounter.
  • Build sentence pairs that distinguish sie as “she” and “they”; use surrounding verb agreement and context as clues.
  • Practice adjective comparisons and prepositions in complete sentences, noting which form and meaning the surrounding words require.
  • For reading practice, paraphrase each clause and identify connectors such as obwohl before choosing an interpretation.
  • Sort sample replies and email closings by audience and formality; explain why a phrase fits a colleague, friend, or formal recipient.
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