GrammarVerbsTransitive/IntransitiveTransitive/Intransitive Verbs – Free Exercise Transitive/Intransitive Verbs – Free Exercise show special characters display incorrect answers Exercises Decide if the underlined verb is transitive or intransitive. Ich schreibe einen Brief.There is an accusative object → transitiveWhat am I writing? - a letterI’m writing a letter.transitiveintransitive Die Kinder gehen in die Schule.There is no accusative object → intransitiveWho is going where?to school is accusative, but it’s a place and not an accusative objectThe children go to school.transitiveintransitive Bei 0°C gefriert Wasser.There is no accusative object → intransitiveWho/what is freezing when?Water freezes at 0° Celsius.transitiveintransitive Der Vater holt seine Tochter vom Kindergarten ab.There is an accusative object → transitiveWho is he picking up? - his daughterThe father picks up his daughter from kindergarten.transitiveintransitive Ich habe Kaffee gekocht.There is an accusative object → transitiveWhat did I make? - coffeeI’ve made coffee.transitiveintransitive Das Auto ist zu schnell gefahren.There is no accusative object → intransitiveWho/what went too fast? the car (subject)The car went too fast.transitiveintransitive Wir tanzten die ganze Nacht.There is no accusative object → intransitiveWho danced when?We danced all night.transitiveintransitive Ich habe mich verlaufen.There is no accusative object → intransitiveall reflexive verbs are intransitiveWho got lost? (not: Who did I get lost?)I got lost.transitiveintransitive Ich bin gestern einer alten Freundin begegnet.There is no accusative object → intransitiveWith whom did I meet? (indirect object)To note: If the sentence were „Ich traf gestern eine alte Freundin.“, then a friend would be the accusative object (Who did I meet?) and treffen would therefore be transitive.I met an old friend yesterday.transitiveintransitive Du hast dem Fremden den Weg erklärt.There is an accusative object → transitiveWhat did you show to the stranger? - the wayYou showed the stranger the way.transitiveintransitive Choose the correct form. An der Tür hängtehing ein Zettel.What hangs where?intransitive verb → irregular formA sign was hanging on the door. Nachdem mich eine Biene gestochen hatte, schwellteschwoll mein Gesicht an.What swelled up?intransitive verb → irregular formAfter a bee stung me, my face swelled up. Warum hast du das Bild abgehängtabgehangen ? What did you take down? - the picturetransitive verb → regular formWhy did you take down the picture? Als ich das sah, erschreckteerschrak ich.Who was scared?intransitive verb → irregular formWhen I saw that, I was scared. Der Wind schwellteschwoll die Segel.What did the wind swell? - the sailstransitive verb → regular formThe wind swelled the sails. Der Junge verkleidete sich als Monster und erschreckteerschrak die Passanten.Who did the boy scare? - the passers-bytransitive verb → regular formThe boy dressed up as a monster and scared the passers-by. Online exercises to improve your German Improve your German with Lingolia. Each grammar topic comes with one free exercise where you can review the basics, as well as many more Lingolia Plus exercises where you can practise according to your level. Check your understanding by hovering over the info bubbles for simple explanations and handy tips. Transitive/Intransitive Verbs – Free Exercise Transitive/Intransitive Verbs – free exercise Lingolia Plus German Unlock all grammar exercises for German with a Lingolia Plus account 1131 interactive grammar exercises for German sorted by topic and level (A1–C1) with a built-in progress tracker and awards system Get started with Lingolia Plus transitive und intransitive Verben – Lingolia Plus Exercises Transitive/intransitive Verben 1 B2 Transitive/intransitive Verben 2 B2 Transitive/intransitive Verben 3 C1 A1 Beginner A2 Elementary B1 Intermediate B2 Upper intermediate C1 Advanced Gapfill Multiple choice Drag-and-drop Mixed