How to Revise General vocabulary: Conjunctions — AQA GCSE German
Conjunctions function as the primary linguistic mechanism for establishing logical coherence and syntactical complexity within a discourse. They enable the transition from discrete sentences to integrated narratives by facilitating the expression of causality, temporal sequence, and contrast. Proficiency in their application is a prerequisite for accessing higher-tier marks, as they underpin the ability to justify viewpoints and manipulate register effectively across all communicative contexts.
Examiner Tips for General vocabulary: Conjunctions
- Use a variety of conjunctions to move from simple sentences to more complex, higher-level writing.
- Remember that 'weil' and 'obwohl' are subordinating conjunctions and require the verb to be at the end of the clause.
- Practice using multi-part conjunctions to demonstrate a higher range of language in the Writing and Speaking papers.
- Check your word order carefully after using a subordinating conjunction.
Common Mistakes in General vocabulary: Conjunctions
- Failing to place the verb at the end of the clause when using subordinating conjunctions.
- Confusing coordinating conjunctions (which do not affect word order) with subordinating conjunctions (which push the verb to the end).
- Incorrectly using 'wenn' for 'when' in past tense narratives (should be 'als').
- Misplacing the second part of multi-part conjunctions.
Key Marking Points
- Correct use of coordinating conjunctions (e.g., aber, oder, und) to join main clauses.
- Correct use of subordinating conjunctions (e.g., als, obwohl, weil, wenn) to introduce subordinate clauses.
- Correct word order in subordinate clauses (verb at the end).
- Use of multi-part conjunctions (e.g., entweder... oder, nicht nur... sondern auch, sowohl... als auch, weder... noch).
- Correct application of conjunctions to link past, present, and future events.