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- Year 11
- AQA
Einflüsse und Ereignisse: word order in 2-verb clauses, extended writing (AQA)
I can use correct word order in two-verb structures and I can complete exam-style writing tasks on the topic of free time and popular culture.
- Year 11
- AQA
Einflüsse und Ereignisse: word order in 2-verb clauses, extended writing (AQA)
I can use correct word order in two-verb structures and I can complete exam-style writing tasks on the topic of free time and popular culture.
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Key learning points
- 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.
Keywords
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 misconception
The infinitive or past participle always comes at the end of the clause when using two-verb structures.
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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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the German modal verbs to their English meanings.
should
can/ be able to
to like
to be allowed to
to want to
Q2.Which of the following German conjunctions means 'although'?
Q3.Order the words below to form a correct sentence.
Q4.Match the conjunctions to their English meanings.
because
if, when
that
when (past)
or
Q5.Which word in the following sentence is the infinitive? 'Ich will einen Roman lesen.'
Q6.Translate into German: 'He can talk to him at home.' Use the verb 'reden'.
Assessment exit quiz
5 Questions
Q1.Match each sentence to the correct tense.
past
future
present (modal structure)
Q2.Order the words below to form a correct German sentence.
Q3.Which of these conjunctions sends the verb to the end?
Q4.Match each German conjunction to its meaning.
although
when, if
when (past)
but rather
whether, if