structure meaning 'in order to' with an infinitive

verb of necessity or possibility ('must', 'can', 'want') used with a 2nd verb in the infinitive, which goes to the end

clause containing a conjugated verb and a 2nd verb in the infinitive

German single-word past tense used mainly to narrate past events in writing, e.g., 'war', 'hatte', 'gab'

Why? Two-verb structures with 'um ... zu', imperfect modals 'durfte', 'sollte'

German

Answering the question 'Why?': two-verb structures with 'um ... zu'

Journeys past and present: time-manner-place word order in the present tense

Journeys past and present: time-manner-place in the perfect tense

Make changes at home: prepositions and verbs of location and movement

This unit revisits a broad range of known grammar and vocabulary and introduces 'um...zu' +infinitive. New imperfect modals sollte and durfte are practised, together with further consolidation of Time-Manner-Place word order. Prepositions and cases for movement and location are consolidated.

Positive experiences: word order and prepositions

Subjects which particular individuals may be sensitive to, eg, adoption, migration, bereavement or death, divorce, poverty, deprivation.

Depiction or discussion of sensitive content

'Warum backst du Kuchen?'. In which responses is the word order correct?

Order the words to say: 'in order to raise money for my school'.

Write in German: 'I was allowed to go out'.

Write in German: 'you (singular) were supposed to to fall asleep'.

Order the months from earliest to latest.

Order the words to say: 'I would like to cook, you would like to eat something.'

Write in German: 'mein Handy war günstig'.

Starter Quiz