Conjunctions (Edexcel GCSE German): Flashcards
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What do conjunctions do in a sentence?
What do conjunctions do in a sentence?
They join two parts of a sentence together.
Name a coordinating conjunction in German.
Name a coordinating conjunction in German.
Examples: aber, denn, oder, und.
What changes with subordinating conjunctions?
What changes with subordinating conjunctions?
The verb moves to the end of the clause.
What punctuation is needed with subordinating conjunctions?
What punctuation is needed with subordinating conjunctions?
A comma is required between the clauses.
When to use 'sondern' instead of 'aber'?
When to use 'sondern' instead of 'aber'?
When the first clause is negative and contradicts.
Translate: 'I don't know what he wants.'
Translate: 'I don't know what he wants.'
Ich weiß nicht, was er will.
Where does the past participle go in German sentences?
Where does the past participle go in German sentences?
At the end of the sentence in subordinate clauses.
Translate: 'Although it's raining, we're going out.'
Translate: 'Although it's raining, we're going out.'
Obwohl es regnet, gehen wir aus.
What do question words create in indirect questions?
What do question words create in indirect questions?
They create subordinate clauses with verb at the end.
What is the rule for using 'sondern'?
What is the rule for using 'sondern'?
Must meet three specific conditions to use it.