Section C: Applied Grammar (40) MCQs Quiz | Class 9
This quiz is for Class IX students of German (Code 020), based on the latest Assessment Scheme for the Annual Exam. It covers the topic of Konjunktiv II using “würde” + infinitive, which holds 8 marks in Section C: Applied Grammar. Attempt all 10 multiple-choice questions, submit your answers to see your score, and download the PDF answer sheet for revision.
Understanding Konjunktiv II: “würde” + infinitive
The Konjunktiv II (subjunctive mood) in German is used to talk about things that are not real, such as hypothetical situations, wishes, or polite requests. While some verbs have their own special Konjunktiv II form (e.g., haben -> hätten, sein -> wären), a very common and easy way to form it for most other verbs is by using the helper verb “würde” plus the infinitive form of the main verb.
When to Use “würde” + infinitive
This structure is primarily used in three main scenarios:
- Hypothetical or Unreal Conditions: To describe what you would do if a certain condition were met. These sentences often start with “Wenn” (If).
Example: Wenn ich Zeit hätte, würde ich ein Buch lesen. (If I had time, I would read a book.) - Polite Requests and Questions: To make a request sound softer and more polite than a direct command.
Example: Würden Sie bitte das Fenster schließen? (Would you please close the window?) - Wishes and Desires: To express something you wish for.
Example: Ich würde gerne nach Japan reisen. (I would like to travel to Japan.)
How to Form the Structure
The structure is always the same: conjugated form of “würde” + … + infinitive verb at the end of the clause.
You only need to know how to conjugate “würde”.
| Pronoun | Conjugated Form of “würde” |
|---|---|
| ich (I) | würde |
| du (you, singular informal) | würdest |
| er/sie/es (he/she/it) | würde |
| wir (we) | würden |
| ihr (you, plural informal) | würdet |
| sie/Sie (they/you, formal) | würden |
Quick Revision Points
- The Konjunktiv II expresses non-reality (hypotheticals, wishes).
- The “würde” + infinitive form is a replacement for the Konjunktiv II of most regular and many irregular verbs.
- The main verb always goes to the end of the clause in its infinitive form.
- “würde” is conjugated according to the subject of the sentence.
- This structure is very common in spoken and written German, so mastering it is essential.
Extra Practice Questions
- Question: Wenn wir ein Auto hätten, … wir dich abholen.
Answer: würden - Question: … du mir bitte helfen?
Answer: Würdest - Question: Ich … dieses T-Shirt kaufen, aber es ist zu teuer.
Answer: würde - Question: Was … ihr machen, wenn heute Samstag wäre?
Answer: würdet - Question: Er sagte, er … das Projekt übernehmen.
Answer: würde
