Weil, Da, Obwohl, Trotzdem Exercises
Part 1: Use "obwohl" (Sentences 1–6)
Vocabulary list to use
invite, although, study, arrive, play, work, go
Instructions
In this part, you will use the conjunction: obwohl (although); and the verbs: invite, study, arrive, play, work, go.
- Use "obwohl" to express concession.
Part 1: Rewrite sentences with 'obwohl' (Sentences 1–6)
1. It is already late. We are not going home yet.
2. It is my birthday today. I invite my friends.
3. The train was delayed. We arrived on time.
4. It was very cold. The children played outside.
5. I had a headache. I worked all day.
6. Lisa has good grades. She studies hard.
Part 2: Use "trotzdem" (Sentences 7–12)
Vocabulary list to use
pass, invite, nevertheless, do, drive, come, stay
Instructions
In this part, you will use the conjunction: trotzdem (nevertheless); and the verbs: pass, invite, do, drive, come, stay.
- Use "trotzdem" to express concession.
Part 2: Rewrite sentences with 'trotzdem' (Sentences 7–12)
1. We had no car. We went on vacation.
2. It rains heavily. We go for a walk.
3. He hardly knows her. He invited her.
4. She was very tired. She stayed up until midnight.
5. We didn’t pass the exam. We are celebrating today.
6. I have to work overtime. I can come.
Part 3: Use "weil" (Sentences 13–21)
Vocabulary list to use
drive, because, pass, be, hear, cook, watch, go, eat, come
Instructions
In this part, you will use the conjunction: weil (because); and the verbs: drive, pass, be, hear, cook, watch, go, eat, come.
- Use "weil" to express reason.
Part 3: Rewrite sentences with 'weil' (Sentences 13–21)
1. The film was boring. We watched it to the end.
2. I was sick. I went to work.
3. The restaurant was expensive. The food was delicious.
4. Tom came too late. The teacher wasn’t angry.
5. I like spaghetti. I’m cooking spaghetti today.
6. She speaks quietly. Everyone listens to her attentively.
7. The street was closed. We took a detour.
8. Peter was nervous. He passed the exam.
9. I am vegetarian. I don’t eat meat.
Part 4: Use "da" (Sentences 22–30)
Vocabulary list to use
visit, earn, as, be bored, drive, be, clean, do, come
Instructions
In this part, you will use the conjunction: da (as/because); and the verbs: visit, earn, be bored, drive, be, clean, do, come.
- Use "da" to express reason.
Part 4: Rewrite sentences with 'da' (Sentences 22–30)
1. It is Sunday. The shops are closed.
2. She lives far away. She visits us often.
3. I had a cold. I didn’t do sports.
4. We have little money. We go on vacation.
5. The weather was bad. The party was great.
6. She didn’t feel like it. She cleaned the room.
7. He works a lot. He doesn’t earn well.
8. I invited him. He didn’t come.
9. The film was long. We weren’t bored.
Q&A ❓💬
Practicing the use of conjunctions like "weil", "da", "obwohl", "trotzdem" will help you express ideas more richly. Keep it up! 💪📚