Arbeiter und Arbeitslose: 'obwohl', 'zu' clauses um...zu, ohne...zu, statt...zu
I can use 'obwohl' with word order 3 and infinitive constructions with 'zu' to understand and discuss rights and support for both workers and unemployed people in Germany.
- Year 11
- AQA
Arbeiter und Arbeitslose: 'obwohl', 'zu' clauses um...zu, ohne...zu, statt...zu
I can use 'obwohl' with word order 3 and infinitive constructions with 'zu' to understand and discuss rights and support for both workers and unemployed people in Germany.
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Key learning points
- The conjunction 'obwohl' triggers word order 3, which sends the verb to the end of the sentence or clause.
- When combined with a second verb in the infinitive, some verbs require the addition of 'zu'.
- Infinitive constructions are separated from other clauses with a comma.
- Use 'um … zu' + infinitive to mean 'in order to, 'statt ... zu' for 'instead of', 'ohne ... zu' for 'without'.
Keywords
Word order 3 (WO3) - after certain conjunctions, the verb is sent to the end of the sentence or clause
Infinitive - form of the verb giving its general meaning, with no subject or tense
Common misconception
All verbs with a second infinitive need 'zu'.
Although some verbs do need 'zu' when used with a second verb in the infinitive (e.g., 'versuchen', 'planen', 'vergessen', 'hoffen'), modal verbs never use 'zu'.
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- Depiction or discussion of sensitive content
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Adult supervision recommended
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
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Q2.Match the German and English.
Q3.Match the German and English.
Q4.Order the words to say: 'The concert began and she disappeared.'
Q5.Write in English: 'Wir nehmen an dem Spiel teil.'
Q6.Write in English: 'Diese Proteste waren ärgerlich.'
Assessment exit quiz
4 Questions
Q1.Match the German and English.
