German Sentence Structure

Question 1

What is the basic word order of a German main clause?

Answer 1

Subject - Verb - Object

Question 2

True or False: In German, the verb always comes first in a subordinate clause.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

Fill in the blank: In a German sentence, the _____ typically comes at the end of a subordinate clause.

Answer 3

verb

Question 4

What is the typical structure of a German question?

Answer 4

Verb - Subject - Object

Question 5

In which type of clause does the verb appear at the end?

Answer 5

Subordinate clause

Question 6

What is the German term for ‘subject’?

Answer 6

Subjekt

Question 7

What is the German term for ‘object’?

Answer 7

Objekt

Question 8

What is the effect of modal verbs on sentence structure in German?

Answer 8

Modal verbs require the main verb to be placed at the end of the sentence.

Question 9

True or False: In German, the negation ‘nicht’ usually comes before the verb.

Answer 9

False

Question 10

What is the position of adverbs in a German sentence?

Answer 10

Adverbs can be placed at the beginning, middle, or end, depending on emphasis.

Question 11

What is the structure of a simple imperative sentence in German?

Answer 11

Verb - (Subject)

Question 12

In what type of sentences does the verb usually come second?

Answer 12

Main clauses

Question 13

What is the rule for conjunctions in German sentences?

Answer 13

Coordinating conjunctions do not change the word order; subordinating conjunctions send the verb to the end.

Question 14

What is an example of a coordinating conjunction in German?

Answer 14

und (and)

Question 15

What is an example of a subordinating conjunction in German?

Answer 15

weil (because)

Question 16

True or False: The subject can be omitted in German sentences.

Answer 16

True

Question 17

What structure is used for expressing future actions in German?

Answer 17

Using ‘werden’ + infinitive.

Question 18

What is the position of time expressions in a German sentence?

Answer 18

Usually at the beginning or before the verb.

Question 19

What is the typical order of elements in a German sentence with multiple adverbs?

Answer 19

Manner - Place - Time

Question 20

What happens to the main verb in a sentence with a modal verb?

Answer 20

The main verb goes to the end of the sentence.

Question 21

What is the structure of a compound sentence in German?

Answer 21

Independent clause + coordinating conjunction + independent clause.

Question 22

Fill in the blank: In German, the _____ is the person or thing performing the action.

Answer 22

subject

Question 23

What is the difference between ‘wer’ and ‘wen’ in German?

Answer 23

‘Wer’ is used for the subject, ‘wen’ is used for the object.

Question 24

True or False: In German, the adjective always comes before the noun.

Answer 24

False

Question 25

What is the use of 'doch' in a German sentence?

Answer 25

'Doch' is used to contradict a previous negative statement.

Question 26

What is the position of 'nicht' in a sentence when negating a specific part?

Answer 26

It is placed directly before the word it negates.

Question 27

What is the structure of a sentence using 'wenn'?

Answer 27

Wenn + subordinate clause, main clause.

Question 28

Fill in the blank: The German word for 'because' is _____

Answer 28

weil

Question 29

What is the effect of placing an adverb at the beginning of a sentence?

Answer 29

It emphasizes the adverb.

Question 30

What is the typical word order in a German sentence with a direct and an indirect object?

Answer 30

Subject - Indirect Object - Direct Object - Verb

Question 31

True or False: In German, questions can begin with a question word.

Answer 31

True

Question 32

What is the German word for 'when'?

Answer 32

wann

Question 33

What is the structure of an infinitive clause in German?

Answer 33

Um + infinitive

Question 34

What is the position of the verb in a yes/no question?

Answer 34

The verb comes first.

Question 35

Fill in the blank: The German word for 'who' is _____

Answer 35

wer

Question 36

What is the consequence of using 'ob' in a sentence?

Answer 36

It introduces an indirect question.

Question 37

What is the German term for 'clauses'?

Answer 37

Nebensätze

Question 38

What is the significance of the position of the verb in German sentences?

Answer 38

It indicates the type of clause (main or subordinate).

Question 39

What is the structure of a sentence using 'obwohl'?

Answer 39

Obwohl + subordinate clause, main clause.

Question 40

What is the typical structure of a German compound sentence?

Answer 40

Main clause + coordinating conjunction + main clause.

Question 41

What is the role of the verb in German sentence structure?

Answer 41

The verb often indicates the action and determines the sentence's tense.

Question 42

True or False: In German, the word order can be flexible.

Answer 42

True