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Einflüsse und Ereignisse: word order in 2-verb clauses, extended writing (AQA)

My World: Wiederholung: Einflüsse und Ereignisse

Unit Summary

This unit consolidates revision of vocabulary and grammar with a focus on word order 1, word order 2 (inversion) and word order 3 with subordinating conjunctions.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to use correct word order in two-verb structures and you can complete exam-style writing tasks on the topic of free time and popular culture.

Key Notes

  • Two-verb structures occur with modal verbs, the future tense with 'werden' and the perfect tense with 'haben' or 'sein'.
  • In standard or inverted word order, (WO1, 2) with 2-verb structures, the infinitive or past participle comes at the end.
  • After conjunctions (WO3), the finite verb, not the past participle or infinitive, is sent to the end of the clause.
  • The BORDER acronym is a useful tool to respond fully and accurately to bullet point writing prompts.
  • When translating into German, translate the verb first - endings must match the tense and person.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • word order one (WO1): subject - verb- object - the standard word order in a German sentence
  • word order two (WO2): inverts the subject and verb in a sentence
  • word order three (WO3): after certain conjunctions, the verb is sent to the end of the sentence or clause
  • two-verb structure: finite verb appears with a second verb, either an infinitive or past participle, at the end of the clause or sentence

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • The infinitive or past participle always comes at the end of the clause when using two-verb structures.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.

Two-verb structures occur with modal verbs, the future tense with 'werden' and the perfect tense with 'haben' or 'sein'. In standard or inverted word order, (WO1, 2) with 2-verb structures, the infinitive or past participle comes at the end.

2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'word order one (WO1)'

subject - verb- object - the standard word order in a German sentence. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.

3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.

Mistake: The infinitive or past participle always comes at the end of the clause when using two-verb structures. Correction: In standard word order (word order 1), the infinitive or past participle always comes at the end of the clause. However, after certain conjunctions (word order 3), the conjugated verb is sent to the end of the clause.

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