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title: "Goethe A1 Reading Part 3: Signs (True/False)"
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# Goethe A1 Reading Part 3 – Signs & Notices

> Reading Part 3 of the Goethe-Zertifikat A1: 5 true/false tasks on signs and notices. Format, strategy, common mistakes and a worked example.

## Key takeaways

- You read signs and notices and decide for 5 statements: true or false?
- Watch for the exact information – opening hours, a ban, a note.

- Task type: True/False
- Focus: Understanding signs

## What this part tests

Part 3 tests whether you understand short signs and notices – for example opening hours, notes or bans in public places like a shop, station or school. You decide for five statements whether they are true or false.

It’s about one exact piece of information: when is something open? what is allowed or forbidden? where do you find something? You don’t have to understand every word, just recognize the important detail.

A false statement often differs in just one detail – a different day, a different time, a “nicht”. Read carefully for the detail. Every correct decision scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.

**What you practice:** Understanding signs, Watching for details, Deciding true/false

## How to approach it

1. Read the statement first and consider which information you’re looking for on the sign.
2. Read the sign and find the matching detail (time, place, note).
3. Compare the statement with the sign: does the detail really match?
4. Decide true or false and move on to the next task.
5. Transfer your answers to the answer sheet in good time.

## Example task with answer

A short example in the same format: you read a sign and decide whether the statement is true.

**Du liest (sinngemäß):** Schild im Park: „Bitte den Rasen nicht betreten. Hunde an der Leine führen."

- Statement: “You may walk on the grass.”
  - Answer: False (Falsch) — The sign says “Bitte den Rasen nicht betreten” (please do not walk on the grass). So you may not – the statement is wrong – false.

## Practice: test yourself

Du liest (sinngemäß) ein Schild an einem Café: „Öffnungszeiten: Dienstag bis Sonntag 9–18 Uhr. Montag Ruhetag."

- Is the statement true or false? Statement: “The café is open on Monday.”
  - r) True (Richtig)
  - f) False (Falsch)
  - Answer: f — On the sign Monday is “Ruhetag” (closing day) – so the café is closed. The statement claims the opposite – false.

## Common mistakes

- **Overlooking a detail:** Even a different day or time makes the statement false. Read carefully.
- **Missing the negation:** “geschlossen”, “Ruhetag”, “kein”, “nicht” flip the statement. Watch for them specifically.
- **Not reading the statement first:** Read the statement first, then the sign – that way you search purposefully.
- **Leaving boxes blank:** No answer means a guaranteed zero. Guess an answer if you have to.

## Tips

- Watch for opening hours, days and bans – that’s usually where it’s decided.
- Read the whole sign before you decide.
- Practice reading typical signs (shop, station, school).

## Frequently asked questions

### How many tasks does reading Part 3 have?

Five true/false tasks on signs and notices.

### What kind of texts are in Part 3?

Short signs and notices in public places – for example opening hours, notes or bans.

### What should I watch for?

The exact detail – day, time or a “geschlossen”/“nicht”. Often a single detail decides.

### What’s the best way to practice Part 3?

Read typical signs and notices and practice deciding true/false. In a Prepliq mock you practice this with instant scoring.

## Ready for the exam?

[Practice this part on Prepliq](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a1?action=start&sectionId=Reading%20Comprehension)

[Goethe A1 Reading Part 3 – Signs & Notices](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a1/reading/part-3)