German GCSE
Coordinating Conjunction
What Coordinating Conjunction means in German GCSE, as defined for AQA, Pearson Edexcel.
Definitions of Coordinating Conjunction
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A joining word (like und, aber, oder) that links two main clauses. It does not change the word order.
A conjunction that joins two main clauses without changing the word order (e.g., und, aber, denn).
A linking word (like und, oder, aber, denn) that does NOT change the word order.
Topics that use Coordinating Conjunction
- Grammar (Foundation): Conjunctions (AQA GCSE)
- Vocabulary: Conjunctions (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
- Vocabulary: Short phrases (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Conjunction
- Main Clause (Hauptsatz)
- Subordinate Clause (Nebensatz)
- Subordinating Conjunction
- Conjugated Verb
- Infinitive Clause
- Inversion
- Separable Verb
Using Coordinating Conjunction in the exam
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