When listing German equivalents for 'doctoral thesis', which option shows the correct pair?

• A. Dissertation, Doktorarbeit
• B. Diplomarbeit
• C. Hausarbeit
• D. Masterarbeit

Answer: (A)

The key idea here is matching the concept of a doctoral-level research project across languages. A doctoral thesis is commonly called a “Dissertation” in English, and its natural German equivalent is “Doktorarbeit.” So the pair “Dissertation, Doktorarbeit” correctly links the English term with its German counterpart, reflecting the same level of scholarly work required for a doctorate. The other terms refer to different kinds of academic writing: “Diplomarbeit” is tied to a Diplom degree, not a doctorate; “Hausarbeit” is a general term for coursework or a short assignment; and “Masterarbeit” is a thesis for a Master’s degree, not a doctoral one.