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Basic German in 30 Days: Small talk

Untimed topic quiz: 10 questions on Small talk, with an explanation after each answer. Questions and answers are shuffled every time.

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  • Germany
  • 300 questions
  • Checked October 13, 2026
  • Language-reviewed October 13, 2026
Start with the lessonsBasic German: 30 Lessons: about 750 minutes of reading. Every test question is covered in the lessons.

Day 29: Small talk

  1. Question 1 of 10

    What does "gleichfalls" mean as a reply?
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    Answer: D. the same to you

    Gleichfalls means likewise. You say Danke, gleichfalls! to return a good wish.

  2. Question 2 of 10

    A colleague says: "Schönes Wochenende!" What do you reply?
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    Answer: C. Danke, gleichfalls!

    Danke, gleichfalls! means Thanks, you too! It is the usual reply to a good wish.

  3. Question 3 of 10

    Your friend asks: "Wie war dein Wochenende?" Which reply fits?
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    Answer: A. Super, ich war am See.

    The question asks how your weekend was, so answer with war and say what you did.

  4. Question 4 of 10

    Someone says: "Dein Deutsch ist sehr gut!" What do you reply?
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    Answer: C. Danke, das ist nett!

    Accept a compliment with Danke, das ist nett! (Thanks, that's kind!). Gern geschehen answers thanks, not a compliment.

  5. Question 5 of 10

    Someone asks: "Wie lange wohnst du schon hier?" Which reply is correct?
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    Answer: D. Seit zwei Jahren.

    Seit + present tense tells how long something has been going on. Vor means ago, and in zwei Jahren means in two years' time.

  6. Question 6 of 10

    Fill the gap: Das Essen ___ super!
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    Answer: A. schmeckt

    Das Essen is one thing (es), so the verb ends in -t: Das Essen schmeckt super.

  7. Question 7 of 10

    A colleague says: "Schönes Wetter heute, oder?" Which reply fits?
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    Answer: D. Ja, endlich Sonne!

    The colleague is talking about the nice weather, so you agree: Yes, sun at last!

  8. Question 8 of 10

    Listen. What did Ali do on the weekend?
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    Kollegin: Wie war dein Wochenende?
    Ali: Ruhig. Ich habe viel geschlafen und gelesen.

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    Answer: A. He slept and read a lot.

    Ali says Ich habe viel geschlafen und gelesen: I slept and read a lot.

    Transcript

    Kollegin: Wie war dein Wochenende?
    Ali: Ruhig. Ich habe viel geschlafen und gelesen.

  9. Question 9 of 10

    Listen. How long has Ana been in Germany?
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    Tim: Woher kommst du?
    Ana: Aus Brasilien. Ich bin seit sechs Monaten in Deutschland.

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    Answer: A. for six months

    Ana says seit sechs Monaten: for six months.

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    Tim: Woher kommst du?
    Ana: Aus Brasilien. Ich bin seit sechs Monaten in Deutschland.

  10. Question 10 of 10

    Read the message. Where will Petra and Jan see each other next?

    Hallo Jan, danke für den tollen Abend! Das Essen war super, und deine Wohnung ist wirklich schön. Bis Montag im Büro! Grüße, Petra

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    Answer: A. at the office on Monday

    Petra writes Bis Montag im Büro! This means See you on Monday at the office.

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