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Exercises
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the reflexive verbs in brackets.
- Er (sich kämmen) die Haare.er = reflextive pronoun sich
3rd person singular Präsens → kämmt
or: 3rd person singular Präteritum → kämmteHe brushed his hair.
- Wenn ihr keine Jacke anzieht, werdet ihr (sich erkälten) .ihr = reflexive pronoun euch
the auxiliary verb werdet is followed by the infinitive of the main verb: erkältenIf you don’t put on your jackets, you’ll catch a cold.
- Du musst (sich schämen/nicht) .du = reflexive pronoun dich
the modal verb musst is followed by the infinitive of the main verb: schämenYou don’t have to be ashamed.
- Wir haben (sich verlaufen) .wir = reflexive pronoun uns
the auxiliary verb haben is followed by the Partizip II of the main verb: verlaufenWe’ve got ourselves lost.
- Ich (sich bewerben) um eine Arbeitsstelle.ich = reflexive pronoun mich
3rd person singular Präsens → bewerbe
or: 3rd person singular Präteritum → bewarbI applied for a job.
- Sie haben (sich bemühen) , nicht zu lachen.sie = reflexive pronoun sich
the auxiliary verb haben is followed by the Partizip II of the main verb: bemühtThey tried not to laugh.
Accusative or dative? Complete the sentences with the correct reflexive pronouns.
- Ich habe versteckt.1st person singular, accusative: michI hid.
- Wäschst du die Haare?2nd person singular, dative: dirAre you washing your hair?
- Ich ziehe schnell eine Strickjacke an.1st person singular, dative: mirI’ll just quickly put on a cardigan.
- Dreh nicht um!2nd person singular, accusative: dichDon’t turn around!
- Hast du schon etwas zu essen bestellt?2nd person singular, dative: dirHave you already ordered something to eat?
Use the words in brackets to create sentences. Decide if you need to use a reflexive pronoun or not.
verlassen (present)
- (?/wann/du/die Stadt) ?here, verlassen means leave = no reflexive pronoun
question word + verb + subject + object
2nd person singular: verlässtWhen are you leaving town?
- (er/auf dein Wort) .here, verlassen means rely = reflexive pronoun required
subject + verb + reflexive pronoun + preposition + object
3rd person singular: reflexive pronoun sich
verlassen → verlässtHe’s relying on your word.
aufhalten (present perfect)
- (ich/in Berlin) .here, aufhalten means stay = reflexive pronoun required
subject + auxiliary verb + reflexive pronoun + preposition + object + Partizip II of the main verb
1st person singular: reflexive pronoun mich
auxiliary verb: habe
irregular main verb: aufhalten → aufgehaltenI stayed in Berlin.
- (wir/den Lehrer) .here, aufhalten means stop = no reflexive pronoun
subject + auxiliary + object + Partizip II of the main verb
1st person plural: auxiliary verb haben
irregular main verb: aufhalten → aufgehaltenWe stopped the teacher.
