German Sentence Structure Flashcards
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What is the basic word order of a German main clause?
Subject - Verb - Object
True or False: In German, the verb always comes first in a subordinate clause.
False
Fill in the blank: In a German sentence, the _____ typically comes at the end of a subordinate clause.
verb
What is the typical structure of a German question?
Verb - Subject - Object
In which type of clause does the verb appear at the end?
Subordinate clause
What is the German term for ‘subject’?
Subjekt
What is the German term for ‘object’?
Objekt
What is the effect of modal verbs on sentence structure in German?
Modal verbs require the main verb to be placed at the end of the sentence.
True or False: In German, the negation ‘nicht’ usually comes before the verb.
False
What is the position of adverbs in a German sentence?
Adverbs can be placed at the beginning, middle, or end, depending on emphasis.
What is the structure of a simple imperative sentence in German?
Verb - (Subject)
In what type of sentences does the verb usually come second?
Main clauses
What is the rule for conjunctions in German sentences?
Coordinating conjunctions do not change the word order; subordinating conjunctions send the verb to the end.
What is an example of a coordinating conjunction in German?
und (and)
What is an example of a subordinating conjunction in German?
weil (because)
True or False: The subject can be omitted in German sentences.
True
What structure is used for expressing future actions in German?
Using ‘werden’ + infinitive.
What is the position of time expressions in a German sentence?
Usually at the beginning or before the verb.
What is the typical order of elements in a German sentence with multiple adverbs?
Manner - Place - Time
What happens to the main verb in a sentence with a modal verb?
The main verb goes to the end of the sentence.
What is the structure of a compound sentence in German?
Independent clause + coordinating conjunction + independent clause.
Fill in the blank: In German, the _____ is the person or thing performing the action.
subject
What is the difference between ‘wer’ and ‘wen’ in German?
‘Wer’ is used for the subject, ‘wen’ is used for the object.
True or False: In German, the adjective always comes before the noun.
False
What is the use of ‘doch’ in a German sentence?
‘Doch’ is used to contradict a previous negative statement.
What is the position of ‘nicht’ in a sentence when negating a specific part?
It is placed directly before the word it negates.
What is the structure of a sentence using ‘wenn’?
Wenn + subordinate clause, main clause.
Fill in the blank: The German word for ‘because’ is _____
weil
What is the effect of placing an adverb at the beginning of a sentence?
It emphasizes the adverb.
What is the typical word order in a German sentence with a direct and an indirect object?
Subject - Indirect Object - Direct Object - Verb
True or False: In German, questions can begin with a question word.
True
What is the German word for ‘when’?
wann
What is the structure of an infinitive clause in German?
Um + infinitive
What is the position of the verb in a yes/no question?
The verb comes first.
Fill in the blank: The German word for ‘who’ is _____
wer
What is the consequence of using ‘ob’ in a sentence?
It introduces an indirect question.
What is the German term for ‘clauses’?
Nebensätze
What is the significance of the position of the verb in German sentences?
It indicates the type of clause (main or subordinate).
What is the structure of a sentence using ‘obwohl’?
Obwohl + subordinate clause, main clause.
What is the typical structure of a German compound sentence?
Main clause + coordinating conjunction + main clause.
What is the role of the verb in German sentence structure?
The verb often indicates the action and determines the sentence’s tense.
True or False: In German, the word order can be flexible.
True
