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  • Year 11
  • Edexcel

An der Universität: verbs, nouns, adjectives, prepositions, role-play (Edexcel)

I can use verbs, nouns and adjectives with prepositions, including da-compounds, and I can take part in a role-play scenario.

Lesson 16 of 6
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  • Edexcel

An der Universität: verbs, nouns, adjectives, prepositions, role-play (Edexcel)

I can use verbs, nouns and adjectives with prepositions, including da-compounds, and I can take part in a role-play scenario.

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Key learning points

  1. Some verbs are followed by prepositions and the accusative case, and some are followed by prepositions and the dative.
  2. Some nouns and adjectives are followed by set prepositions and cases, which, like the verbs, need to be learnt.
  3. The prefix 'da(r)-' can be added to prepositions to refer to something already mentioned. This is called a da- compound.
  4. When performing a role-play, answers should be a short phrase or sentence. Do not add unnecessary detail.
  5. It is helpful to categorise vocabulary by theme when revisiting large number of words.

Keywords

  • Preposition - a word that is used before a noun, a noun phrase, or a pronoun, connecting it to another word

  • Da- dar- - prefix added to prepositions to avoid repetition of the noun

Common misconception

I should include as much detail as possible in role-play answers.

When performing a role-play, answers should contain one verb and be concise. Do not add unnecessary detail.


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There are two versions of the role-play in Learning Cycle 3. Option 1 is for Higher students and Option 2 is for Foundation students.
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6 Questions

Q1.
Which verbs are used with the preposition 'auf'?

Correct answer: antworten
schützen
stammen
Correct answer: vorbereiten
warnen

Q2.
Match the German and English.

Correct Answer:Chemie (f),chemistry

chemistry

Correct Answer:Fach (nt),subject

subject

Correct Answer:Kantine (f),canteen

canteen

Correct Answer:Prüfung (f),exam

exam

Correct Answer:Studium (nt),study, studies

study, studies

Correct Answer:Unterricht (m),lesson

lesson

Q3.
Match the German and English.

Correct Answer:abgeben,to give in, hand in, submit

to give in, hand in, submit

Correct Answer:hoffen,to hope, hoping

to hope, hoping

Correct Answer:leiden,to suffer, suffering

to suffer, suffering

Correct Answer:lernen,to learn, learning

to learn, learning

Correct Answer:studieren,to study, studying

to study, studying

Correct Answer:unterrichten,to teach, teaching

to teach, teaching

Q4.
Order the words to say: 'Generally, the student takes part in the competition.'

1 - generell
2 - nimmt
3 - der
4 - Student
5 - am
6 - Wettbewerb
7 - teil

Q5.
Write in German: 'she is waiting for the pupils'.

Correct Answer: sie wartet auf die Schüler, sie wartet auf die Schueler

Q6.
Write in German: 'I write to the teacher (m)'.

Correct Answer: ich schreibe an den Lehrer

Assessment exit quiz

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4 Questions

Q1.
Which statement is incorrect?

Correct answer: I should include as much detail as possible in role-play answers.
When performing a role-play, answers should always contain a verb.
Pronunciation is important in the role-play.
When performing a role-play, answers should be as concise as possible.
I will always need to ask a question in the role-play.

Q2.
Which noun is not linked to the topic of education?

Abitur (nt)
Bildung (f)
Correct answer: Klimawandel (m)
Kunst (f)
Note (f)

Q3.
Match the verbs and prepositions.

Correct Answer:antworten,auf

auf

Correct Answer:bitten,um

um

Correct Answer:diskutieren,über

über

Correct Answer:erzählen,von

von

Correct Answer:glauben,an

an

Correct Answer:retten,vor

vor

Q4.
Write in German: 'I am proud of it'.

Correct Answer: ich bin stolz darauf, darauf bin ich stolz, ich bin darauf stolz