German GCSE
Verb-End Rule
What Verb-End Rule means in German GCSE, as defined for AQA.
Definition of Verb-End Rule
The grammatical rule stating that in a subordinate clause, the conjugated verb must be placed at the very end.
Topics that use Verb-End Rule
- Grammar (Foundation): Conjunctions (AQA GCSE)
Related terms
- Conjunction
- Coordinating Conjunction
- Main Clause (Hauptsatz)
- Subordinate Clause (Nebensatz)
- Subordinating Conjunction
- Inversion (Comma-Verb-Verb)
- V2 Rule (Verb Second)
Using Verb-End Rule in the exam
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