German GCSE
Inversion
What Inversion means in German GCSE, as defined for AQA.
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Swapping the subject and the verb so the verb remains in the second position when a clause starts with a time phrase or adverb (e.g., Morgen spiele ich...).
Swapping the subject and the verb so the verb remains the second idea in the sentence, usually after a time phrase (e.g., Gestern habe ich...).
Topics that use Inversion
- Theme 3: Current and future study and employment (AQA GCSE)
- Theme-based vocabulary (Higher): Current and future study and employment (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Infinitive
- Auxiliary Verb
- Futur I
- Modal Verbs
- Past Participle
- Reflexive Verb
- Subordinating Conjunction
- Subordinating Conjunctions
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