Year 11 - German
Berühmte Deutsche: subject relative clauses, wh- pronouns in relative clauses
Travel and tourism: Kulturszene
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Unit Summary
This unit revisits previously taught grammar with practice of the perfect tense (haben and sein) and simple past with früher, gern and lieber. Comparative adverb structures are consolidated along with plural nouns and irregular nationality nouns. 'wo' and 'was' in relative clauses are revisited.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to form relative clauses using the correct relative pronouns in the context of learning about famous German people.
Key Notes
- Relative clauses add information about the noun in the main clause, without starting another sentence.
- A relative clause starts with a relative pronoun - the definite article ('der', 'die', 'das') that matches the noun.
- Question words such as 'wo' can also be used as pronouns in relative clauses.
- 'Was' can be used as a relative pronoun meaning 'that' or 'which' when referring to a whole clause, not a specific noun.
- Many famous German figures continue to be influential in today's world.
Vocabulary To Learn
- relative clause: adds information about the noun in the main clause
- relative pronoun: a pronoun that introduces a relative clause, e.g., 'who', 'that', 'which'
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Use 'welche' to translate 'which' in a relative clause.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Explain what you can now say or understand in this lesson.
Relative clauses add information about the noun in the main clause, without starting another sentence. A relative clause starts with a relative pronoun - the definite article ('der', 'die', 'das') that matches the noun.
2. Define this key language word and use it in context. 'relative clause'
adds information about the noun in the main clause. Say or write it in a short sentence so you use the word actively.
3. Correct this common language-learning mistake.
Mistake: Use 'welche' to translate 'which' in a relative clause. Correction: Do not use a question word to translate 'which' when adding information about the noun in the main clause. 'Was' can be used as a relative pronoun meaning 'that' or 'which' when referring to a whole clause, not a specific noun.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Bertha von Suttner: perfect tense change of state verbs, superlative adjectives Study Guide
- Die Brüder Grimm: plural nouns, weak masculine nouns Study Guide
- Die Vennbahn: perfect tense, imperfect tense, weak past participles Study Guide
- Traditionen in der Schweiz: abstract adjectival neuter nouns Study Guide
- Traditionen in Österreich: comparative adverbs, postnominal superlatives Study Guide
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