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title: "Goethe A2 Reading Part 4: Opinions (True/False)"
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# Goethe A2 Reading Part 4 – Opinions

> Reading Part 4 of the Goethe-Zertifikat A2: read short opinions and solve 5 true/false tasks. Strategy, common mistakes and a worked example.

## Key takeaways

- You read short opinions from several people and decide for 5 statements: true or false?
- Watch what each person says exactly – the opinion, not a single word.

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

## What this part tests

Part 4 tests whether you understand short opinion texts – often several people comment on a topic. You decide for five statements whether they match an opinion (true) or not (false).

It’s about grasping each person’s stance exactly: do they find something good or bad? which aspect do they emphasize? The statement is often paraphrased, not literal.

A false statement often picks up a word from the opinion but reproduces it wrongly, or reverses the stance. Watch for “aber”, “leider” and judgements. Every correct decision scores points; wrong answers are not penalized.

**What you practice:** Grasping opinions, Recognizing judgements, Deciding true/false

## How to approach it

1. Read the statement first and consider which opinion it describes.
2. Read the opinion and watch for the person’s stance (good/bad, aber/leider).
3. Compare the statement with the opinion: is it really correct?
4. Watch for qualifications – a person can find something partly good.
5. Decide and transfer your answer to the answer sheet.

## Example task with answer

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

**Du liest (sinngemäß):** „Ich arbeite gern im Homeoffice, weil ich mir die Zeit selbst einteilen kann. Nur den Kontakt zu den Kollegen vermisse ich."

- Statement: “This person doesn’t like working from home.”
  - Answer: False (Falsch) — The person says “Ich arbeite gern im Homeoffice” (I like working from home). The statement claims the opposite – so it’s false. The missing contact is only a side point.

## Practice: test yourself

Du liest (sinngemäß) eine Meinung: „Ich finde Onlineshopping praktisch, weil ich keine Zeit habe, in Geschäfte zu gehen. Aber ich vermisse manchmal die Beratung im Laden."

- Is the statement true or false? Statement: “This person likes shopping online but misses the advice.”
  - r) True (Richtig)
  - f) False (Falsch)
  - Answer: r — The person finds online shopping “praktisch” but misses “die Beratung im Laden”. The statement reflects both correctly – true.

## Common mistakes

- **Missing the qualification:** “praktisch, aber …” – a person can find something partly good, partly bad. Read carefully.
- **Same word, wrong statement:** A word from the opinion doesn’t make the statement right. Grasp the whole stance.
- **Reversing the stance:** Watch whether the person really finds something good or bad. “aber” and “leider” change the statement.
- **Leaving boxes blank:** No answer means a guaranteed zero. Decide even if you have to guess.

## Tips

- Watch for judgements and words like “aber”, “leider”, “zum Glück”.
- Grasp the whole opinion, not just a word.
- Practice reading short opinion texts and forum posts.

## Frequently asked questions

### How many tasks does reading Part 4 have?

Five true/false tasks on short opinions.

### What should I watch for in Part 4?

Each person’s stance and qualifications like “aber” or “leider”. Grasp the whole opinion, not just a word.

### Does the statement appear word for word in the text?

Often not. It’s usually paraphrased. Watch for the meaning of the opinion.

### What’s the best way to practice Part 4?

Read short opinion texts and practice grasping judgements. 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-a2?action=start&sectionId=Reading%20Comprehension)

[Goethe A2 Reading Part 4 – Opinions](https://prepliq.com/en/practice-test/goethe-zertifikat-german-a2/reading/part-4)