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    German GCSE

    Verb Inversion

    What Verb Inversion means in German GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.

    Definition of Verb Inversion

    Swapping the subject and the verb so the verb is in 2nd position (e.g., Heute spiele ich).
    Pearson Edexcel · Vocabulary: Short phrases (study guide)

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    Using Verb Inversion in the exam

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