Master the SAT II German Subject Test and score higher... Our test experts show you the right way to prepare for this important college exam. REA''s SAT II German Subject test prep covers all German language areas to appear on the actual exam including in-depth coverage of declensions, verb tenses, passive voice, word order, and more. The book features 6 full-length practice SAT II German exams. Each practice exam question is fully explained to help you better understand the...
More DescriptionMaster the SAT II German Subject Test and score higher... Our test experts show you the right way to prepare for this important college exam. REA''s SAT II German Subject test prep covers all German language areas to appear on the actual exam including in-depth coverage of declensions, verb tenses, passive voice, word order, and more. The book features 6 full-length practice SAT II German exams. Each practice exam question is fully explained to help you better understand the subject material. Use the book''s glossary for speedy look-ups and smarter searches.
Follow up your study with REA''s proven test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready for test day.
DETAILS
- Comprehensive review of every German language topic to appear on the SAT II subject test
- Flexible study schedule tailored to your needs
- Packed with proven test tips, strategies and advice to help you master the test
- 6 full-length practice SAT II German Subject exams. Each exam question is answered in complete detail with easy-to-follow, easy-to-grasp explanations.
- The book''s glossary allows for quicker, smarter searches of the information you need most
TABLE OF CONTENTS
About Research & Education Association
Passing the SAT II: German Subject Test
About this Book
About the Test
How to Use this Book
Format of the SAT II: German Test
Scoring the SAT II: German Test
Practice-Test Score Conversion Table
Studying for the SAT II: German Test
Test-Taking Tips
Independent Study Schedule
Chapter 1: NOUNS
Gender
Plurals
Compound Nouns
Articles
Chapter 2: CASES
The Nominative Case
The Accusative Case
The Dative Case
The Genitive Case
Chapter 3: DECLENSION OF NOUNS
Declension of the Definite Article and Der-Words
Declension of the Indefinite Article and Ein-Words
Negation of Nouns
Weak Masculine Nouns
Chapter 4: PRONOUNS
Personal Pronouns
Reflexive Pronouns
Relative Pronouns
Indefinite Relative Pronouns
Da(r)- and Wo(r)-Compounds
Chapter 5: VERBS
About Verbs in General
The Use of the Present Tense (das Pr#65533;sens)
The Imperative
The Use of the Simple Past Tense (das Imperfekt)
The Use of the Present Perfect Tense (das Perfekt)
The Use of the Past Perfect Tense (das Plusquamperfekt)
The Use of the Future Tense (das Futur)
Separable-Prefix Verbs
Principal Parts of Verbs
Chapter 6: THE SUBJUNCTIVE (Der Konjunktiv)
The Use of the General Subjunctive (der Konjunktiv II)
The Use of the Past-Time General Subjunctive
The Use of the Special Subjunctive (der Konjunktiv I)
Chapter 7: THE PASSIVE VOICE (Das Passiv)
The Use of the Passive Voice
Passive Substitutes
Chapter 8: INTERROGATIVES
About Questions in General
The Interrogative Wer? (Who?)
The Interrogatives Wo?, Woher?, and Wohin? (Where?)
The Interrogative Welcher? (Which?)
Chapter 9: PREPOSITIONS
About Prepositions in General
Prepositions with the Accusative Case
Prepositions with the Dative Case
Prepositions with the Genitive Case
Prepositions with Either the Dative or the Accusative Case
Some Idiomatic and Other Uses of Prepositions
Contractions
Common Verb-Preposition Combinations
Chapter 10: ADJECTIVES
About Adjectives in General
Adjective Endings
Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs
Irregular Forms in the Comparative and Superlative
Equal and Unequal Comparisons
Special Phrases Used in Comparisons
Adjectival Nouns
Chapter 11: WORD ORDER
About Word Order in General
Coordinating Conjunctions
Subordinating Conjunctions
Time, Manner, Place
The Position of Objects
The Position of Nicht
Chapter 12: SPECIAL USAGE PROBLEMS
Als, Wenn, Wann
Nachdem, Nach, Nachher
Seitdem, Seit
Bevor, Vor, Vorher
Noch Ein, Ein Ander
Kennen, Wissen
Endlich, Schlie#65533;lich, Zuletzt
Ein Paar, Ein paar
Treffen, Begegnen, Kennenlernen
Es Gibt, Es Sind
Nur, Erst
Lernen, Studieren
Worte, W#65533;rter
Sp#65533;t, Sich Versp#65533;ten, Versp#65533;tung Haben
#65533;ndern, Sich #65533;ndern, Sich Ver#65533;ndern
Sondern, Aber
Kein vs. Nicht
Chapter 13: NUMERALS
Cardinal Numbers
Ordinal Numbers
Days, Months, and Seasons
Telling Time
Dates and Age
Time Expressions
Chapter 14: BASIC VOCABULARY
Parts of the Body/Illness
Articles of Clothing/Shopping
Colors
Asking and Receiving Directions/Transportation
Family
Food and Drink/Ordering
Greetings
GLOSSARY
Practice Test I
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test II
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test III
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test IV
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test V
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
Practice Test VI
Answer Key
Detailed Explanations of Answers
ANSWER SHEETS
EXCERPT
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PASSING THE SAT II: GERMAN SUBJECT TEST
ABOUT THIS BOOK
This book provides you with an accurate and complete representation of the SAT II: German Subject Test. Inside you will find a complete course review, as well as six REA practice tests based on the actual exam. Our practice tests contain every type of question that you can expect to encounter on the actual exam. Following each test you will find an answer key with detailed explanations designed to help you master the test
material.
ABOUT THE TEST
Who takes the test and what is it used for?
Students planning to attend college take the SAT II: German Subject Test for one of two reasons:
(1) Because it is an admission requirement of the college or university to which they are applying,
OR
(2) To demonstrate proficiency in German.
The SAT II: German exam is designed for students who have taken two to four years of German.
Who administers the test?
The SAT II: German Subject Test is developed by the College Board and administered by Educational Testing Service (ETS). The test development process involves the assistance of educators throughout the country, and is designed and implemented to ensure that the content and difficulty level of the test are appropriate.
When and where is the test given?
The SAT II: German Subject Test is offered once a year, in June, at many locations throughout the country.
To receive information on upcoming administrations of the exam, consult the publication Taking the SAT II: Subject Tests, which can be obtained from your guidance counselor or by contacting:
College Board SAT Program
P.O. Box 6200
Princeton, NJ 08541-6200
Phone: (609) 771-7600
Website: http://www.collegeboard.com
Is there a registration fee?
You must pay a registration fee to take the SAT II: German Subject Test. Consult the publication Taking the SAT II: Subject Tests for information on the fee structure. Financial assistance