What is the main difference between 'jemand' and 'irgendjemand'?

Exploring German Pronouns: jemand, irgendjemand, and irgendwer

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
'jemand' is formal, 'irgendjemand' is informal.
'jemand' can be used for both known and unknown people, 'irgendjemand' emphasizes unknown people.
'jemand' is used for known people, 'irgendjemand' for unknown people.
'jemand' is always used in the nominative case, 'irgendjemand' in the accusative case.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'Jemand spielt Klavier', which case is 'jemand' used in?
Nominative
Dative
Accusative
Genitive
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How would you say 'Someone is watching you' using 'irgendjemand'?
Irgendjemand beobachtet dich
Irgendjemand sieht dich
Irgendjemand schaut dich an
Irgendjemand guckt dich
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which case is used in the sentence 'Er hat mit jemandem gesprochen'?
Dative
Genitive
Accusative
Nominative
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the sentence 'Er hat mit irgendjemandem gesprochen', what is emphasized?
The time is important
The person is unknown
The person is known
The action is important
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which case is used in the sentence 'Suchst du jemanden'?
Nominative
Genitive
Accusative
Dative
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How would you say 'Are you expecting anyone?' using 'irgendjemand'?
Erwartest du jemand?
Erwartest du irgendjemand?
Erwartest du jemanden?
Erwartest du irgendjemanden?
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