Question 23 · Federal question
In Germany, most employed people are…
German original (as asked in the real test)
In Deutschland sind die meisten Erwerbstätigen …
- A in kleinen Familienunternehmen beschäftigt.
- B ehrenamtlich für ein Bundesland tätig.
- C selbstständig mit einer eigenen Firma tätig.
- D bei einer Firma oder Behörde beschäftigt. ✓ Correct answer
Translation
In Germany, most employed people are…
- A employed in small family businesses.
- B working voluntarily for a federal state.
- C self-employed with their own company.
- D employed by a company or government agency. ✓ Correct answer
Explanation
In Germany, the majority of working people are employees in companies or public authorities. Voluntary work is unpaid and not counted as employment, small family businesses do not employ most workers, and only a minority are self-employed.
Tips
- Focus on the term "Erwerbstätige" (gainfully employed) and exclude anything unpaid.
- Use general labor market facts: most people are employees; only a small share are self-employed.
- Combine private companies and public authorities when considering where most people work.
- Eliminate options that describe niche segments (e.g., small family firms) or non-employment categories (volunteering).
Practice in the app
