Technologie der Zukunft: 'du' & 'ihr' questions with reflexives, modals, future
I can ask open and closed questions in the present and future tenses, with modal and reflexive verbs, using intonation effectively to read aloud and ask questions about future technology.
- Year 10
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Technologie der Zukunft: 'du' & 'ihr' questions with reflexives, modals, future
I can ask open and closed questions in the present and future tenses, with modal and reflexive verbs, using intonation effectively to read aloud and ask questions about future technology.
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Key learning points
- A closed question is formed by swapping the position of the verb and subject in a statement.
- Add a question word in front of the verb to change a closed question into an open one.
- In questions with reflexive verbs, only subject and verb swap position, and the reflexive pronoun follows the subject.
- Future or modal (2-verb) questions swap the subject and 1st verb; the infinitive remains at the end.
- Varied intonation and accurate pronunciation matter in speaking and reading aloud; punctuation and understanding help.
Keywords
Closed question - a question which can be answered with 'yes' or no'
Open question - a question which starts with a question word such as ‘Wo?’ and seeks information
Intonation - the rise and fall of the voice when speaking
Reflexive - describes an action where the subject and object of the verb are the same
Modal verb - verb of necessity or possibility used with a 2nd verb in infinitive, e.g., 'must', 'can', 'want'
Common misconception
Closed questions in German require a translation of ‘do you …’ or ‘are you …’, as in English.
Swap the position of the verb and the subject to create a closed question in German. Do not use translations of ‘do you …’ or ‘are you …’.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the German and English.
Q2.Which of these pronouns mean 'you'?
Q3.Match the German and English.
Q4.Which of these words is a noun?
Q5.Sort the words below into the correct order to form the following sentence: 'I can paint a picture.'
Q6.Translate the following sentence into German: 'Do you (singular) have my bag?'
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.The rise and fall of your voice when speaking is called '__________'.
Q2.Match the German and English.
